Plant Operations Technician - Day Shift & Bonuses

Feed Energy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match up to 6%

Annual cash bonus

Continuing education

Paid holidays

Job summary

Feed Energy is seeking a plant operator in Des Moines, IA, to support daily production activities on a 6 AM–6 PM, 2–2–3 schedule. The role starts at $21.00 per hour with eligibility for quarterly bonuses and required background checks and drug screening.

You will follow SOPs, monitor safety, prepare machinery, log production data, and manage product flows between tanks while ensuring quality and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 valves and pumps to move products between tanks.
• Monitors temperatures and pH of products and processing times.
• Monitors product for quality assurance and takes samples as required.
• Unloads and loads trailers and rail cars.
• Operates shag tractor to spot trailers.
• Performs housekeeping duties as assigned by Shift Lead and Supervisors.
• Demonstrates company values in daily work interactions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outlook

PIMS

Word

Excel

English literacy

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PIMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Feed Energy is seeking a plant operator in Des Moines, IA, to support daily production activities on a 6 AM–6 PM, 2–2–3 schedule. The role starts at $21.00 per hour with eligibility for quarterly bonuses and required background checks and drug screening.

You will follow SOPs, monitor safety, prepare machinery, log production data, and manage product flows between tanks while ensuring quality and equipment readiness.