Tub & Cube Line Operator - Pellet Technology USA

ICM, Inc.; York (NE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Pellet Technology USA is seeking a Tub & Cube Line Operator to support plant operations and laboratory work in York, Nebraska. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to work a 12-hour night shift from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, contributing to safe, efficient production of distillers cubes and related tubs.

The position emphasizes operating plant systems, recording batch data, and collaborating with staff and nutritionists to ensure product quality and FSMA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of specialized study or trade preferred.
• Experience in production/plant environments (ethanol, enzymes, pharmaceutical, or related Biochemical industries) preferred.
• Familiar with plant process control systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation of PTUSA plant operations.
• Operate and understand plant operations via MMI interface.
• Sample streams to check operating conditions and analyze plants.
• Maintain records of batch runs, ingredient usage, and inventories.
• Input data into Excel, Word, and other company software.
• Comply with PTUSA and OSHA safety regulations.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and contribute to FSMA compliance.

Job description

Tub & Cube Line Operator - Pellet Technology USA

Regular Full Time Technician York, NE, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2465

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Night shift 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist in the operation of the plant; working on the plant floor and in the laboratory. This will require basic industrial plant operator knowledge, including good mechanical aptitude as evidenced by the ability to work with and use large scale equipment in a combined research/production environment as typically found in fuel ethanol, feed mills and soy processing plants. Knowledge of basic analytical methods and equipment would be beneficial. Follow production schedule and manufacturing processes to assure safe and efficient production of distillers cubes and supplemental tubs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Assist in the operation of PTUSA’s plant operations as determined by the staff of PTUSA.
• Ability to operate and understand the plant operations through the communications of a MMI (Man-Machine-Interface) operating system.
• Sample plant streams to check operating conditions.
• Responsible for making key observations of operations required to effectively develop, improve, troubleshoot, and make changes to the processes and products.
• Keeping records on batch runs, ingredient usage, and inventories.
• Sample process streams for analysis.
• Communicate with staff, lab tech and Nutritionists on the status of plant operations.
• Maintain a team environment with operations and all other departments.
• Working with and having good public relations towards customers, transportation carrier and public on transactions of products.
• Maintain plant records and generate written reports as needed.
• Input data into such programs as Microsoft Excel, Word, and other company provided software programs specifically designed for use in the operations.
• Comply at all times with PTUSA and OSHA safety regulations.
• Keep work areas and plant clean and orderly.
• Willingness to take on additional and other responsibilities as assigned and needed to successfully contribute to the development of Pellet Technology USA as a company and growing entity.
• Responsible for production of safe animal feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of specialized study or trade preferred

Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous or similar experience related to production/plant experience in ethanol, enzymes, pharmaceutical or other biochemical industry preferred
• Familiar with operations of mechanical equipment common to fermentation pilot and production plants preferred
• Experience in utilizing plant process control systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Must be able to work a 12 hour night shift. May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, wet and humid conditions. Must be able to work with chemicals on site. Able to stand and walk for lengths at a time during plant operations.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:

This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.