Plant Operator

Scoular Co.; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k match

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Scoular Co. in Kansas is seeking a Plant Operator to run equipment for solvent extraction of oil from soybeans and canola. You will monitor control systems, process samples, perform data entry, and follow safety policies.

The role requires operating distillation and hexane tanks, performing daily equipment checks, and contributing to safety programs in a PSM environment. 12-hour rotating shifts and physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery.
• Ability to look at computer screens for long periods.
• 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 and in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform physical job duties (bend, lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, climb, crawl, twist).
• Adhere to PPE policies.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Open to overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Control production operations by monitoring gauges and flow meters to regulate parameters and make adjustments.
• Operate and maintain distillation, extraction, hexane tanks and other equipment for oil extraction from soybeans and canola.
• Operate and maintain the soybean & canola crush plant.
• Perform daily equipment checks to ensure functionality and maintenance.
• Participate in safety activities, near-miss reporting and meetings.
• Monitor equipment and document process log sheet readings.
• Work with chemicals in a PSM environment.

Skills

Operate machinery

Basic computer skills

Work in loud environments

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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:
• 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.

• 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

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