Plant Operator - Req # 4380

Denali Water Solutions LLC; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Denali Water Solutions LLC in San Bernardino, CA, seeks a Plant Operations Technician to support safe, efficient operation of plant equipment and processing systems. This hands-on role involves monitoring daily production, operating machinery, and performing inspections.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors around organic materials, and able to work independently while supporting the plant team.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-conscious and able to work outdoors around organic materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment and processing systems.
• Start up, operate, and shut down equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor gauges, control panels, flow rates, temperatures, pressure levels, and other operating conditions.
• Perform routine inspections to identify leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, blockages, or other equipment concerns.
• Document equipment readings, production activity, downtime, inspections, and maintenance needs.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, equipment failures, or operational concerns to management.
• Assist with receiving, processing, transferring, loading, and unloading organic materials.
• Operate pumps, valves, hoses, conveyors, screens, grinders, compactors, and other processing equipment.
• Connect and disconnect hoses and transfer lines safely.
• Collect samples and assist with basic quality-control testing when required.
• Use hand and power tools to perform minor repairs, adjustments, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Lubricate equipment

Skills

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

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325 Processing Full Time San Bernardino, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4380

Salary Range: $15.00 To $21.00 Hourly

About Company:

About Denali

Denali is the leading organic recycling company on a mission to unlock the power of unused food and organics, transforming them into resources to feed, fuel and replenish the earth. Our work is essential to keeping water clean, reducing the need for new landfill capacity, building soil fertility, helping farmers be more resilient, and reducing society’s reliance on fossil fuels. Denali provides meaningful and measurable change for any business that handles food, creating value with our scalable solutions across the nation. Our services and products touch thousands of acres and businesses, millions of tons of organic material, and nearly every person who purchases and consumes food in the U.S.

This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a clear mind, sound judgment, and constant attention to safe work practices. Employees are responsible for protecting their own safety and the safety of coworkers, customers, and visitors.

Position Summary

The Plant Operations Technician supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment and processing systems. This hands-on position is responsible for monitoring daily production, operating industrial machinery, performing inspections, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, maintaining a clean facility, and assisting with preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors and around organic materials, and able to work independently while supporting the overall plant team. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

• Safely operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment and processing systems.
• Start up, operate, and shut down equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor gauges, control panels, flow rates, temperatures, pressure levels, and other operating conditions.
• Perform routine inspections to identify leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, blockages, or other equipment concerns.
• Document equipment readings, production activity, downtime, inspections, and maintenance needs.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, equipment failures, or operational concerns to management.
• Assist with receiving, processing, transferring, loading, and unloading organic materials.
• Operate pumps, valves, hoses, conveyors, screens, grinders, compactors, and other processing equipment.
• Connect and disconnect hoses and transfer lines safely.
• Collect samples and assist with basic quality-control testing when required.
• Use hand and power tools to perform minor repairs, adjustments, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Lubricate equipment