PROCESS OPERATOR

Grain Processing Corporation; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation in Washington, Indiana, seeks motivated Process Operators to operate and optimize processing equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate records. The role offers a fast-paced, safety-focused environment with opportunities for growth.

Typical duties include monitoring production, troubleshooting with maintenance, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards while lifting up to 55 pounds and working a 12-hour rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using computers, production systems, and electronic documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, elevated heights, confined spaces, and dusty industrial conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and wear required PPE.
• Availability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Own daily operations of assigned processes while meeting production, quality, environmental, and safety goals.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate production and compliance records.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that supports operational excellence and workplace safety.
• Support product handling, inventory movement, and railcar/truck loading and unloading activities.
• Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and plant performance.
• Follow all safety and environmental standards while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Independent

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation (\"GPC\"), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as Process Operators in Washington, Indiana. Every day, our team transforms grain into high-quality ingredients used by customers around the world.

If you enjoy hands-on work, operating and optimizing equipment, and making a direct impact on production performance, quality, and safety, this could be the opportunity for you. At GPC, you\'ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, Indiana.

What You\'ll Do

• Operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Own daily operations of assigned processes while meeting production, quality, environmental, and safety goals.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate production and compliance records.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area that supports operational excellence and workplace safety.
• Support product handling, inventory movement, and railcar/truck loading and unloading activities.
• Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and plant performance.
• Follow all safety and environmental standards while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

What We\'re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using computers, production systems, and electronic documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, elevated heights, confined spaces, and dusty industrial conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and wear required PPE.
• Availability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join GPC?

• Become part of a family-owned company with more than 80 years of stability, growth, and commitment to doing business the right way.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality ingredients that customers and communities depend on globally.
• Be part of a culture where employee safety and environmental responsibility are ingrained in the workplace.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution.

Additional Information

• Smoke-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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