Production Operator

Chief Industries, Inc.; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Operator to join their ethanol production facility. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining quality control, and ensuring safety. This full-time position offers benefits such as paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

Benefits

Paid vacation and PTO policies

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Wellness program

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to consider on-the-job training for less experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate production equipment and processes.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, and routine operations.
• Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Chief Ethanol Fuels is seeking a Production Operator to join the Chief Team.

This position will operate, control, and troubleshoot process areas of the ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Learn and operate production equipment and processes
2. Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and routine operations
3. Sample and analyze process streams as required during shift
4. Keep accurate and timely logs
5. Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations
6. Keep plant facility clean and well maintained
7. Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed
8. Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• High School education or equivalent
• Willing to consider on-the-job training for less experienced candidates

Shift:

• All Production Operators must be willing and able to work rotating shifts

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 known for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees producing a wide variety of products used worldwide.

Chief Ethanol, a subsidiary of Chief Industries, is committed to producing quality renewable fuel, with an annual production of approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol. It was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and continues to produce renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant utilizes a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

Our Benefits:

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

• Paid vacation and PTO policies
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Wellness program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. We encourage all to apply. For assistance with the application process, call 308-389-7200.**