Ethanol Plant Operator - DCS & Fermentation

Green Plains Inc.; Evansville (IN); 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

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. in Evansville, IN is seeking an Operator for fermentation and distillation areas. The role requires accurate, safe execution of duties under supervision, with cross-training across plant operations and DCS learning.

You will learn cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, and related processes while maintaining logs and safe work practices. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player, and committed to meeting production targets, with willingness to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate a utility vehicle.
• Detail-oriented; proficient for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• No experience necessary.
• Experience in industrial production plants helpful.
• Understanding of FRA, TTB, and state regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of the ethanol process including cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, thermo oxidizer, centrifuges, grain system, and water treatment.
• Learn and operate DCS (computer control system) 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 perform tests to ensure consistent and quality product.
• Monitor and adjust the DCS based on sample results and record changes.
• Keep facility and rooms clean to maintain tour-ready conditions.
• Brief incoming shift on status and next steps.
• Work with maintenance to inform about mechanical problems.
• Communicate with the laboratory and learn testing procedures (yeast counts, HPLC, GC).
• Notify Production/Plant Manager of production problems.
• Complete tasks assigned by Plant Manager/Production Manager.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Be available for call-ins and overtime.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Ownership

Hardworking

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Green Plains Inc. in Evansville, IN is seeking an Operator for fermentation and distillation areas. The role requires accurate, safe execution of duties under supervision, with cross-training across plant operations and DCS learning.

You will learn cook, distillation, evaporation, dryers, and related processes while maintaining logs and safe work practices. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player, and committed to meeting production targets, with willingness to work