PROCESS OPERATOR

KENT WORLDWIDE; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE is seeking a Process Operator to join their team in Washington, Indiana. The role involves operating equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts and maintaining production quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. This position requires a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights and weekends, and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Able to work independently in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for manufacturing grain byproducts.
• Maintain equipment condition and perform troubleshooting.
• Perform quality checks and keep precise production records.

Skills

Reasoning and problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer proficiency

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Education

High School Diploma or above

Job description

Ready to join a US Best Managed Company?! Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts!

Overview

Responsibilities

• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues of equipment. Write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.
• Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.
• Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in a daily log.
• Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools, and record if applicable.
• Pull product samples and ensure that the lab inspector/runner delivers them to the lab in a timely manner. Communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.
• Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations. Report potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.
• Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.
• Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.
• Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or above
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently
• Non-climate-controlled environment (working in and around heat and cold)
• Be able to work in an environment with dust or dirt
• 12-hour rotating shift operation – rotate from days to nights every two weeks. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and respirator)
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

Travel

• 0-10%

Other

• Smoke and tobacco-free workplace