Ethanol Plant Operator (Rotating Shifts)

Chief Ethanol; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

And much more.

Job summary

Chief Ethanol seeks an Operator to operate, control and troubleshoot the ethanol production facility, ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts. You will learn production equipment, follow start-up and shutdown procedures, and maintain logs while supporting safety practices.

This full-time role requires dedication to process optimization and compliance with plant standards. It offers a strong benefits package and career growth in renewable fuel production.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in math and chemical processing systems.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate production equipment and processes.
• Follow start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and routine procedures.
• Sample and analyze process streams during shifts.
• Keep accurate and timely logs.
• Adjust operations based on data to optimize plant performance.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-kept facility.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Process logic

Safety-focused

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Chief Ethanol seeks an Operator to operate, control and troubleshoot the ethanol production facility, ensuring quality and efficiency across shifts. You will learn production equipment, follow start-up and shutdown procedures, and maintain logs while supporting safety practices.

This full-time role requires dedication to process optimization and compliance with plant standards. It offers a strong benefits package and career growth in renewable fuel production.