PROCESS OPERATOR

Jzms Group; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jzms Group is looking for a Process Operator to join their team in Washington, Indiana. This role involves operating equipment for grain byproduct manufacturing while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, with 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Proficiency in computer skills and English language.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Perform housekeeping duties for a safe work area.
• Work independently to maintain process flow.
• Record production and environmental impacts.
• Ensure timely delivery of product samples to QC lab.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Reasoning and problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or above

Job description

Washington Indiana Plant, 1443 S 300 W., Washington, IN 47501, USA

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!

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

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%.

Smoke and tobacco-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.