Rover Operator

KAAPA Ethanol, LLC.; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Sick and vacation time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

KAAPA Ethanol, LLC in Aurora, Nebraska, is seeking a meticulous Rover Operator to join our production team. The role provides shift coverage and supports plant operations on rotating 12-hour schedules.

You will maintain records, update SOPs, assist in plant shutdowns and projects, and train operators to ensure product specifications are met. A high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and good communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven problem solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of ethanol plant operations.
• Self-motivated and team oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift coverage when vacations, sick time, or time off is requested from operations.
• Maintain records and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are updated.
• Assist in coordination of plant shutdowns and associated projects.
• Provide area training and cross training with the operators.
• Assist in new plant projects and modifications.
• Focus on plant housekeeping and organization.
• Ensure understanding of all process equipment and products specifications.

Skills

Problem solving

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a meticulous and dependable team player with a passion for customer service? We invite you to join our KAAPA team asaRover Operator at our Aurora location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide shift coverage when vacation, sick time, or time off is requested from operations
• Have a thorough knowledge of compliance programs: safety, PSM, environmental, FSMA, and product QA
• Maintain records and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are updated
• Other administration duties as directed by production manager
• Assistin coordination of plant shutdown and associated projects
• Provide area training and cross training with the operators
• Assistin new plant projects and modifications
• Focus on plant house cleaning projects and organization
• Possess a complete understanding of all the process equipment
• Make decisions in processing to ensure meeting product specifications

Working Hours:

• Rotating 12-hour shifts line from operators and must have flexible schedules to workdays or nights and cover scheduled/ unscheduled time off

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license
• Problem solving
• Understanding of ethanol plant operations
• Self- motivated
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to others and work well as a team
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other basic computer skills
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with employer contributions
• Basic life and short-term disability insurance provided
• Sick and vacation time along with 8 paid holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Wages: $32.72/hr

Join us and become a valued member of our team, contributing to the smooth operation and success of our company.

We look forward to hearing from you!