Production Operator

Ethanolproducer; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MAAPW is seeking a Production Operator to oversee the operation of the ethanol plant, learning all facets of the ethanol process including cook, distillation, evaporation, centrifuges, grain system and water treatment.

This 12-hour shift position requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift 60 pounds, and strong safety, quality, and teamwork skills; on-site work with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and adherence to plant rules.
• Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities.
• Strong communication with team and supervisors.
• Detail-oriented; dependable; positive attitude; team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate ethanol plant equipment and monitor production quality.
• Learn all facets of the process: cook, distillation, evaporation, centrifuges, grain system, water treatment.
• Maintain safety and report issues to supervisor or manager.
• Monitor and adjust plant operations via the DCS and record changes.
• Coordinate with QA/QC laboratory and assist maintenance as needed.
• Possess ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Job Title

Production Operator

Company

Location

based upon experience

Job Description & Requirements

Job Description

• Responsible for the operation of the ethanol plant
• Learn all facets of the ethanol process including: cook, distillation,evaporation, centrifuges, grain system, and water treatment.
• Maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report anysafety concerns immediately to a supervisor or manager
• Monitors and controls plant operations, which includes reviewing productionand quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner andidentifying opportunities for improvement
• Monitor and adjust on the (DCS) computer according to the results of thesamples and to keep within parameters and record changes
• Keep operators, coming on shift, briefed on what has happened and what issupposed to be done during the next shift.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Control by communicatingdirectly with the QA/QC laboratory, sampling and testing process streams asrequired, interpreting QA/QC results and taking action when required
• Participates in plant maintenance, such as performing preventativemaintenance as required, assisting maintenance technicians in performingneeded repairs, diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds, work in confined spaces, climb stairs andladders and work in various types of weather conditions
• Position requires working a 12-hour shift - 4 days on 4 days off
• Available occasionally for call in work and overtime

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Requires a driver’s license
• Be able to operate utility vehicle <--- error in the text? Actually we wrote
• Be able to operate utility vehicle
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• Must be hard working and self-motivated
• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ethanol experience preferred, will train the right candidate

MAAPW offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; life and disability insurance; and other company-sponsored benefits.

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement plan options
• paid time off
• life and disability insurance
• and other company-sponsored benefits

Benefit eligibility and details are subject to plan terms and company policy.