Mash Prep Operators

Pine-Lake-Corn-Processors; Steamboat Rock (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Pine Lake Corn Processors in Steamboat Rock, IA is seeking a Mash Prep Operator to join our growing team. You will safely operate and maintain mash prep equipment, collect production samples, and help ensure quality and efficiency in a busy facility.

This full-time, 12-hour shift role offers a starting wage of $24/hour with potential to progress to $26/hour based on performance, plus a pension plan, 401(k) and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and mechanically inclined; able to operate mash prep equipment safely.
• Ability to monitor and adjust processes, document observations accurately.
• Proficient in basic math for routine operational requirements.
• Willingness to follow all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, clean, and maintain mash prep equipment.
• Collect and analyze production samples to verify quality standards.
• Keep a clean, safe, and organized work area and warehouse environment.
• Assist with general equipment operation and routine maintenance.
• Participate in safety training and ongoing development.
• Demonstrate reliability through attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Mash prep equipment

Job description

As Pine Lake Corn Processors continues to grow and expand, we're seeking talented individuals to join us for an exciting future in renewable energy. If you're looking for a career where your contributions matter, your skills are valued, and growth opportunities are real, we encourage you to apply.

Mash Prep Operator

Location: Pine Lake Facility – Steamboat Rock, IA

Company: Pine Lake Corn Processors (PLCP), a subsidiary of Innovative Ag Services

Status: Full-Time

Overview

Pine Lake Corn Processors (PLCP) is seeking a dedicated Mash Prep Operator to join our growing operation in Central Iowa’s ag processing industry. If you are safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and take pride in maintaining high operational standards, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage of $24/hour.


• Opportunity to increase to $26/hour upon successful job performance and demonstrated ability to independently operate mash prep equipment.


• Pension Plan.


• 401(k).


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.


• Life Insurance.


• Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Primary Objective

The Mash Prep Operator is responsible for the safe operation, cleaning, and maintenance of process equipment, as well as the collection and analysis of production samples to support efficient and high-quality plant operations.

Major Accountabilities

• Safely operate, monitor, clean, and maintain process equipment.


• Collect and analyze production and process samples to verify quality standards.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and warehouse environment.


• Assist with general equipment operation, facility upkeep, and routine maintenance.


• Participate in required safety training and ongoing job-related development.


• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and conduct standards.


• Represent PLCP professionally within the workplace and community.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.


• Demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance and punctuality.

Work Schedule

This position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts. Shifts rotate every 28 days between Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM). Overtime is welcome and encouraged.

Example Rotation (Weeks 1–4 Day Shift / Weeks 5–8 Night Shift)

• Week 1: Sunday–Wednesday–Thursday (36 hrs.)


• Week 2: Monday–Tuesday–Friday–Saturday (48 hrs.)


• Week 3: Sunday–Wednesday–Thursday (36 hrs.)


• Week 4: Monday–Tuesday–Friday–Saturday (48 hrs.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates strong initiative, effort, and commitment to completing work efficiently and accurately.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to stay organized, adapt to change, and manage multiple tasks.


• Basic math skills for routine operational requirements.


• Able to work safely in elevated or challenging environments (e.g., catwalks, confined spaces).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.


• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions.


• Requires core strength and stability to perform physical tasks over time.


• Possible exposure to agricultural environments, outdoor conditions, and ag products.


• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Tasks and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs.