Operator

KAAPA Ethanol, LLC.; Minden (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

KAAPA Ethanol, LLC. in Minden, NE is seeking an Operator to support plant operations and maintain safety standards. You will complete logbooks, record test results, sample analyses, and assist in loading trucks and railcars.

We value teamwork, reliability, and clear communication. Rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays are required; health and retirement benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of grain handling systems.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to others and work well as a team.
• Basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and promptly complete all logbooks and other daily record keeping tasks.
• Complete required tests and record information for the dryer, distillation, evaporation, boiler chemistry, dehydration, cook, fermentation, and yeast.
• Extract samples lab for analysis.
• Visually inspect and clean fermenters.
• Watch grain bins being filled and emptied.
• Ensure all areas of the plant are orderly and clean.
• Assist in loading trucks and railcars.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer basics

Grain handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: Operator
Are you a detail-oriented and dependable team player with a passion for customer service? We invite you to join our KAAPA team as an Operator at our Minden location.

• Accurately and promptly complete all logbooks and other daily record keeping tasks
• Complete required tests and record information for the dryer, distillation, evaporation, boiler chemistry, dehydration, cook, fermentation, and yeast
• Extract samples lab for analysis
• Visually inspect and clean fermenters
• Watch grain bins being filled and emptied
• Ensure all areas of the plant are orderly and clean
• Assist in loading trucks and railcars

Working Hours:

• Rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of grain handling systems
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to others and work well as a team
• Basic computer experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer contributions
• Basic life and short-term disability insurance provided
• Sick and vacation time along with 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Wages starting at $28.46/hr

Join us and become a valued member of our team, contributing to the smooth operation and success of our company.