Operator I - Pelle Technology USA

Icm Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellet Technology USA (PTUSA) seeks a plant operator to support daily operations on the plant floor and in the laboratory. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, process awareness, and accurate data recording in a combined research/production setting.

Responsibilities include operating a MM I system, sampling streams, logging conditions, and coordinating with lab personnel to ensure safe, compliant production of animal feed. Night shifts require vigilance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of specialized study or trade preferred.
• Experience in production/plant settings, especially fermentation/biochemical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of PTUSA's plant operations as directed by staff.
• Operate and understand plant operations via an MMI system.
• Sample plant streams to check operating conditions.
• Make observations to improve and troubleshoot processes and products.
• Maintain logs of operating conditions and generate reports as needed.
• Input data into Excel, Word and other company software.
• Communicate with staff, lab techs and nutritionists on plant status.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with FSMA procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized study or trade

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Process control systems

Job description

Assist in the operation of the plant; working on the plant floor and in the laboratory. This will require basic industrial plant operator knowledge, including good mechanical aptitude as evidenced by the ability to work with and use large scale equipment in a combined research/production environment as typically found in fuel ethanol, feed mills and soy processing plants. Knowledge of basic analytical methods and equipment would be beneficial.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Assist in the operation of PTUSA's plant operations as determined by the staff of PTUSA.
• Ability to operate and understand the plant operations through the communications of a MMI (Man-Machine-Interface) operating system.
• Sample plant streams to check operating conditions.
• Responsible for making key observations of operations required to effectively develop, improve, troubleshoot, and make changes to the processes and products.
• Record and keep accurate logs on operating conditions.
• Sample process streams for analysis.
• Communicate with staff, lab tech and Nutritionists on the status of plant operations.
• Maintain a team environment with operations and all other departments.
• Maintain plant records and generate written reports as needed.
• Input data into such programs as Microsoft Excel, Word, and other company provided software programs specifically designed for use in the operations.
• Comply at all times with PTUSA and OSHA safety regulations.
• Keep work areas and plant clean and orderly.
• Willingness to take on additional and other responsibilities as assigned and needed to successfully contribute to the development of Pellet Technology USA as a company and growing entity.
• Responsible for production of safe animal feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of specialized study or trade preferred

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous or similar experience related to production/ plant experience in ethanol, enzymes, pharmaceutical or other biochemical industry preferred
• Familiar with operations of mechanical equipment common to fermentation pilot and production plants preferred
• Experience in utilizing plant process control systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Must be able to work a 12 hour night shift. May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, wet and humid conditions. Must be able to work with chemicals on site. Able to stand and walk for lengths at a time during plant operations. Must be able to speak English and listen clearly. Fine visual acuity to read for accuracy.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.