Entry-Level Ethanol Plant Operator

Green Plains Inc.; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Business casual work environment

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. in Central City, Nebraska seeks a Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient fermentation and distillation operations under supervision of the Operations Manager. You will monitor controls, log data, collect samples, and help keep the production area clean and compliant.

The role emphasizes learning all facets of the ethanol process, operating the DCS, following SOPs, and collaborating with maintenance, laboratory, and production teams. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to operate a utility vehicle.
• Detail-oriented; accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
• Ability to multi-task and own assigned projects.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• No experience necessary.
• Experience in industrial production plants helpful.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of applicable regulatory requirements of FRA, TTB and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of the ethanol process (cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, thermo oxidizer, centrifuges, grain system, water treatment).
• Learn and operate DCS for the plant.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching.
• Stay within operating parameters set by Plant/Production Manager and notify management of any production problems.
• Keep accurate and timely logs.
• Collect samples and run tests to ensure consistent and quality product and record results.
• Monitor and adjust the DCS according to sample results to stay within parameters and record changes.
• Keep the facility, control room, and break room clean including mopping and hosing down plant floors—tour ready conditions.
• Brief incoming shift on what has happened and what is to be done next shift.
• Work closely with maintenance and inform them of mechanical problems.
• Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures including yeast counts, microwave analyzer, HPLC, and GC.
• Notify Production/ Plant Manager of any production problems.
• Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Plant Manager/Production Manager.
• Help out in other areas as needed.
• Available occasionally for call in work and overtime.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.
• Required to follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Green Plains Inc. in Central City, Nebraska seeks a Plant Operator to ensure safe, efficient fermentation and distillation operations under supervision of the Operations Manager. You will monitor controls, log data, collect samples, and help keep the production area clean and compliant.

The role emphasizes learning all facets of the ethanol process, operating the DCS, following SOPs, and collaborating with maintenance, laboratory, and production teams. No experience is required.