Operator - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401k match (up to 6%)

Annual cash bonus

Continuing education

Annual bonuses based on performance

Wellness reimbursement

PTO 40–160 hours

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Feed Energy is hiring for a production/plant operator in Des Moines, IA. The role requires working a 6 PM–6 AM 2-2-3 shift, starting at $21.00 per hour with a $1.60 shift differential and quarterly bonuses. You will follow procedures, run equipment, monitor quality, and keep logs while supporting safety and housekeeping duties.

Applicants must pass background and drug screen. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401k match, annual bonuses, continuing education, PTO, and holidays, with visa

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate computer systems including Outlook, PIMS, Word and Excel.
• Able to read/write English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures during daily operations.
• Inspects safety equipment and maintains safety standards.
• Prepares machinery for operation and keeps logs.
• Operates valves and pumps to move products between tanks.
• Monitors temperatures and pH and processing times.
• Maintains product quality and samples as required.
• Unloads/loads trailers and rail cars; spots trailers with shag tractor.
• Performs housekeeping and demonstrates company values.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

PIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Must be able to work the following shift 6 PM- 6 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule. Operators start at $21.00 per hour. Operators are eligible for quarterly bonuses, as well! This position must pass a background check and drug screen. This position will also receive a $1.60 shift differential.

Who we are and what we value:

Feed Energy works at the intersection of feed, fuel, and agriculture, building a nearly four-decade legacy of stewardship in various industries. We support how America nourishes its people and powers its economy. Our team is made up of growth-minded individuals, who are dedicated to transforming global practices in feeding and fueling, driving innovation across the industries we serve. We create circular economies, developing sustainable, low-carbon products and processes. Join us if you're looking for a dynamic environment to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for feeding and fueling the world.

We help feed the world by providing safe, energy-based nutrition solutions.

Creativity - Stewardship - Impact - Integrity - Healthy Relationships

What you will do

• 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.

Requirements

• - High school diploma or GED
• - Ability to operate computer systems including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, PIMS, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• - Ability to read and write English and perform basic mathematical calculations

What we provide, because we care!

• Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
• Generous 401k match (up to 6%)
• Annual Cash Bonus
• Continuing education
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Wellness reimbursement up to $300 a year
• 40 Hours of PTO that start accruing immediately and increases to 120 Hours at 2 years and 160 Hours at 5 years!
• 8 Paid Holidays

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support. The company will not sponsor employment visas at this time.