Process Operator - Nights (United Ethanol)

UNITED COOPERATIVE; Town of Milton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED COOPERATIVE is seeking a Plant Operator to manage daily ethanol plant operations, ensuring maximum production quantity and quality while adhering to company policies.

The role involves monitoring production, coordinating maintenance, QA collaboration, safety, and compliance with city, state, and federal regulations. Candidates with a high school diploma and a technical certificate are preferred, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required or commonly expected.
• Post-secondary education or technical certificate is desirable.
• Experience operating a dry-mill ethanol plant is preferred.
• Computer skills are required for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations to maximize production and quality.
• Review plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in QA and safety programs and ensure compliance with QA procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain production records such as volume, downtime, and utility use.
• Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Technical trade certificate

Job description

Responsible for the operation of the plant, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while following the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.Duties & Responsibilities:Monitors and controls plant operationsConstantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.Participates in quality assurance programCommunicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.Maintains QA records.Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.Participates in plant maintenance programCommunicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.Participates in safety, health and environmental programsKnows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.Works in a safe manner at all times.Other DutiesParticipates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.Qualifications:High School Diploma.Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred.Computer skills are necessary.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions, high noise environments and chemicals.The employee must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 ft., and work in all outside working conditions.