Plant Operator

Scoular; Goodland (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401k with company match

12 paid holidays and vacation time

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Scoular is seeking a Plant Operator to run solvent-extraction equipment for oil from soybeans and canola. You will monitor gauges, control systems, and process samples, entering data daily while following safety policies.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED, ability to operate machinery, and comfort working in loud, dusty, indoor/outdoor environments on 12-hour rotating shifts. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery is required.
• Comfort reading computer screens for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Operate production operations and regulate process parameters by monitoring gauges and meters.
• Operate and maintain distillation, extraction, hexane tanks and other equipment in a continuous process.
• Daily equipment checks to ensure proper functioning and safety; document process logs.

Skills

Machinery operation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Stamina in loud environments

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Control systems

SCADA

Distillation equipment

Job description

About The Role

The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating all equipment that is associated with solvent extraction of oil from soybeans and canola in the plant. The Plant Operator will be responsible for monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, testing samples, and utilizing computers for data entry daily. The Plant Operator will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner.

About The Role

The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating all equipment that is associated with solvent extraction of oil from soybeans and canola in the plant. The Plant Operator will be responsible for monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, testing samples, and utilizing computers for data entry daily. The Plant Operator will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner.

The Plant Operator will work 12 hour rotating shifts.

• Control production operations involving many variables (flows, pressures, temperatures, etc.) by observing field temperature gauges, pressure gauges and flow meters frequently to regulate and maintain required process parameters, making adjustments as needed.
• Operate and maintain distillation, extraction, hexane tanks and other equipment that run as a continuous process in the final step of extracting oil from soybeans and canola.
• Operate and maintain the soybean & canola crush plant.
• Daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is functioning and maintained.
• Actively participate in all aspects of safety, including near miss reporting and meetings.
• Monitor equipment and document process log sheet readings.
• Work with chemicals in a PSM environment.

About You

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Ability to operate various types of machinery, required
• Ability to look at computer screens for a long period of time
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Good communication & written skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions
• Ability to work in loud noise environments
• Ability to work in dusty environments
• Ability to work in elevated areas above 4 feet when necessary and in confined spaces
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting of up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Ability to adhere to all PPE policies
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts
• Open to working overtime when needed.

Our Company

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250+ employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people. We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

Our Benefits

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact