Night Shift Plant Operator (Bonuses, 401k + PTO)

Feed Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $1.60

Quarterly bonuses

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits

Job summary

Feed Energy Company is hiring for a shift-based operator role in Des Moines, IA. Work is on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6 PM to 6 AM with a $1.60 shift differential and quarterly bonus opportunities. A background check and drug screen are required, with full benefits, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

The position emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and operating plant production systems, including valves, pumps, and monitoring product quality. Strong adherence to SOPs and company values is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in reading/writing English and basic math.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, PIMS, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Follows all standard operating procedures during daily operations.
• Follows safety rules by inspecting safety equipment and maintaining safety standards
• Prepares machinery for operation
• Keeps records and logs associated with operations of the plant
• Operates all valves and pumps associated with plant production systems to move products between tanks
• Monitors temperatures and pH of products, and processing and transfer times of products
• Monitors product for quality assurance, takes and maintains product samples as required under procedures
• Unloads and loads trailers and rail cars
• Operates shag tractor to spot trailers
• Responsible for housekeeping duties as assigned by Shift Lead, Operations Supervisor and Plant Management
• Ability to demonstrate our company values in everyday work interactions
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

PIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Feed Energy Company is hiring for a shift-based operator role in Des Moines, IA. Work is on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6 PM to 6 AM with a $1.60 shift differential and quarterly bonus opportunities. A background check and drug screen are required, with full benefits, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

The position emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and operating plant production systems, including valves, pumps, and monitoring product quality. Strong adherence to SOPs and company values is expected.