Oil Refinery Technician: Drive Quality & Efficiency

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated plant operator to monitor and control refinery processing equipment to meet production quality standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing, high school diploma, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and collaboration with teams across the plant. You will perform hourly rounds, document readings, and participate in initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Post-secondary education or trade certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations per plan.
• Take samples, analyze quality, and record data.
• Maintain hourly logs of instrument readings.
• Follow safety, food safety policies; keep plant clean.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure efficient operation.
• Participate in cost-reduction and efficiency projects.
• Provide a customer service attitude when interacting with internal/external customers.
• Maintain a safe workstation and comply with SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adapt to changes

Professional demeanor

Effective communication

Good attendance

Reading procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education or trade certificate preferred

Job description

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated plant operator to monitor and control refinery processing equipment to meet production quality standards.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing, high school diploma, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and collaboration with teams across the plant. You will perform hourly rounds, document readings, and participate in initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.