Oilseed Processing Operator — Flexible Shifts

Columbia Grain International; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Columbia Grain International is expanding operations at the MSM - Crush Plant in Great Falls, MT. The Process Operator will safely operate crush or refinery equipment, monitor process readings, and ensure quality while supporting a team focused on efficiency and safety.

The role requires ability to perform hourly walkthroughs, pull samples, and communicate equipment deficiencies. Flexibility for rotating shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays, is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of working with a computer and mechanical skills.
• Good work ethic (team environment, both safe and quality), efficient and willingness to perform all required work with good attendance.
• Preferred ability to operate Forklift and Bobcat but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete hourly walkthroughs to check equipment and flow of process (i.e. levels, pressures, temperatures).
• Responsible for pulling samples and checking numbers to ensure operation is in spec.
• Operate production equipment and watch process for leaks or other problems.
• Complete and accurately monitor readings during shift.
• Responsible for processing paperwork per department procedures.
• Communicate process and equipment deficiencies with other operators, maintenance, personnel, and supervisors.
• General housekeeping and upkeep of working area to include sanitation.
• Assist other operators and other departments as needed.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Must have open availability to work a flexible schedule (rotate days and nights) when production requires, including the ability to work entire shift, extended shift hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Oral & written communication

Basic computer skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Bobcat operation

Job description

Columbia Grain International is expanding operations at the MSM - Crush Plant in Great Falls, MT. The Process Operator will safely operate crush or refinery equipment, monitor process readings, and ensure quality while supporting a team focused on efficiency and safety.

The role requires ability to perform hourly walkthroughs, pull samples, and communicate equipment deficiencies. Flexibility for rotating shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays, is essential.