Soybean Processing Plant - Process Operator

Bartlett-Grain; Cherryvale (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Profit sharing

401(k) with match

Uniforms

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Cold weather gear

Safety culture

USTO program

Differential pay

Team appreciation

Job summary

Bartlett-Grain in Cherryvale, KS is hiring a Process Operator I to support daily operations in the crush plant. This entry‑level role trains operators to run equipment used to move soybeans, extract oil, and refine the product.

You will monitor automated processes, adjust as needed, and uphold food safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include following GMP policies, performing routine sampling, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work 12 hour shifts in a rotating pattern.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow English instructions.
• Interest in operating and monitoring plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Crack, heat and flake soybeans to prepare for oil extraction.
• Operate and monitor state‑of‑the‑art processing equipment with precision.
• Ensure food safety and maintain clean, organized work area.
• Input data into computer systems and monitor processing for accuracy.

Skills

Work safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Basics

Process Operator I is an entry-level role designed to introduce Team Members to the dynamic crush plant environment and learning to provide hands‑on support to daily operations

Location

Cherryvale, KS

Compensation

$24/hr and up

Days/Hours

These operators will work a 12 hour shift in a ‘4 days on, 4 days off’ pattern. They will rotate between 7am‑7pm and 7pm‑7am every 2 months.

Equipment Used

Various equipment and machinery to move soybeans and extract and refine the oil

Material Handled

Bulk soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil

Benefits

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match


• Uniforms provided


• PPE provided by the company


• Boot reimbursement


• Cold weather clothing reimbursement


• A culture of safety


• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)


• Uniform Services Differential Pay


• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing

The duties of this hands‑on job will include cracking, heating and flaking soybeans to prepare it for extraction of the oil inside. Once the oil is extracted, it will be refined, depending on the intended end use of the product. This multi‑step process will be done by operating state‑of‑the‑art machinery. While many of these processes will be automated, each operator must be highly trained to monitor the process and make adjustments to ensure maximum yield. You are responsible for food safety.

Specific Job Duties

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a strong safety culture.


• Housekeeping duties which include sampling, equipment greasing duties


• Knowledgeable and compliant with all GMP standards


• Complete Operations Trainings which include sampling standards


• Operate and monitor equipment and control systems in designated areas such as preparation, refinery, extraction, and grain drying.


• Conduct routine sampling, input data into computer systems, and monitor processing to ensure accuracy and efficiency.


• Complete training in all federal, state and local, food safety and health regulations


• Inspect facility buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify issues, perform light maintenance, and complete minor repairs.


• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support continuous improvement and maintain a team‑oriented work environment.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.


• Perform other duties assigned to support overall plant operation Process Operators will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks.

Requirements to be successful in this position

• High school diploma or GED


• Experience in a processing plant, refinery, mill, or elevator is preferred


• Available to work off hours and weekends


• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write, understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions in English


• Professional demeanor (safety conscious, quality of job performance, cleanliness, and verbal communications)


• Able to pass a criminal background check

Physical requirements for this role

• This job can be physically strenuous


• You will be expected to be able to work in tight and confined spaces


• You will work at heights


• You will need the ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally more


• This job will require the ability to ascend/descend ladders


• You will be required to wear PPE