Ethanol Plant Operator — Hands-on, Rotating Shifts

Chief Industries, Inc.; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education assistance

Paid holidays (8)

Job summary

Chief Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for its Nebraska ethanol facility. You will operate and troubleshoot process areas, support shift leads, and help meet safety and quality goals across rotating shifts.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (preferred) and 3–5 years of math and chemical processing experience. We offer full company benefits including health, life, holidays, education assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Math and chemical processing systems understanding a plus.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and processes.
• Follow startup, shutdown, cleaning, and routine procedures.
• Sample and analyze process streams during shifts.
• Maintain accurate logs and data records.
• Adjust operations based on data to optimize performance.
• Maintain a clean and safe plant environment.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams.
• Adhere to safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Math understanding

Chemical processing systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Chief Industries, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator for its Nebraska ethanol facility. You will operate and troubleshoot process areas, support shift leads, and help meet safety and quality goals across rotating shifts.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED (preferred) and 3–5 years of math and chemical processing experience. We offer full company benefits including health, life, holidays, education assistance, and more.