Production Operator

Chief Ethanol; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. in Nebraska is seeking an Operator to manage and troubleshoot production areas of the ethanol plant, ensuring quality and efficiency. The role may include relief for Shift Lead Operator and special assignments from the Production Manager.

You will learn process equipment, follow start-up/shutdown procedures, collect samples, analyze streams, maintain logs, and help keep the plant safe and well-maintained. A High School Diploma is preferred; full benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in process operations.
• Understanding of math and chemical processing systems.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of all aspects of ethanol plant operations and co-product loadout.
• Provide direction and instruction to production operators for efficient plant operations.
• Assist Shift Lead Operator including issuing work permits and maintenance work orders.
• Learn and operate production equipment and processes.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning and routine operations.
• Sample and analyze process streams during shift.
• Keep accurate and timely logs and respond to data to optimize operations.
• Maintain a clean and well‑maintained plant facility and perform quality tests as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Math & chemical processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operate, control and trouble-shoot process areas of ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals. Operator may work in different areas or positions including relief support for Shift Lead Operator and special assignment as set by the Shift Lead Operator and/or the Production Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a personal knowledge of all aspects of ethanol plant, ethanol and co-product loadout and chemical unloading operations.
• Provide direction, leadership and instruction to production operators to allow efficient plant operations.
• Assist Shift Lead Operator as requested including issuing work permits and maintenance work orders.
• Learn and operate production equipment and processes
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning and routine operations
• Sample and analyze process streams as required during shift
• Keep accurate and timely logs
• Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations
• Keep plant facility clean and well maintained
• Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance And much more.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience
• Understanding of math and chemical processing system

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