Fermentation & Distillation Process Operator

Green Plains Inc.; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Green Plains Inc. is seeking a plant operator for the fermentation and distillation areas.

This role requires accurate and accountable performance under supervision, with responsibilities including learning the ethanol process, operating the DCS, starting up and shutting down, logging data, and monitoring process parameters. You will work with maintenance and laboratory teams, perform sampling and tests (yeast counts, HPLC, GC), maintain clean facilities, and participate in safety programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Be able to operate utility vehicle.
• Must be hard working and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.

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 do the necessary tests to ensure consistent and quality product and record results.
• Monitor and make adjustments on the DCS according to sample results and record changes.
• Keep facility, control room, and break room clean; tour ready conditions.
• Communicate with the Laboratory and learn testing procedures including yeast counts, microwave analyzer, HPLC, and GC.
• Responsible for notifying 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.
• Participate in safety programs and ongoing training sessions.

Job description

Green Plains Inc. is seeking a plant operator for the fermentation and distillation areas.

This role requires accurate and accountable performance under supervision, with responsibilities including learning the ethanol process, operating the DCS, starting up and shutting down, logging data, and monitoring process parameters. You will work with maintenance and laboratory teams, perform sampling and tests (yeast counts, HPLC, GC), maintain clean facilities, and participate in safety programs.