Plant Operator Prep/Extraction

Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour. Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential when working scheduled hours 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

Night shift position - 7:00pm - 7:00am
Schedule - week one: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Week two: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday

Job Summary

Operates and monitors computerized preparation and extraction equipment and machinery to ensure quality production of meal, hulls, pellets, and crude oil. Performs various testing and sampling throughout the production process.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow safety policies, procedures and OSHA regulations. Identity and communicate work place hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe conditions.
• Operate and control highly automated production process using various tools; gauges, trending data, etc., to effectively produce soybean related products.
• Monitor, adjust and record operating parameters to ensure specifications and production targets are normal.
• Conduct and document, in log book, accurate regular plant checks, secure samples and performs necessary process control tests required for the successful operation of the plant ensuring products meet quality, customer, and other regulatory standards.
• Notify appropriate management team of production concerns, problems and opportunities.
• Maintain designated housekeeping through daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules to MnSP standards.
• Performs light maintenance including; removal, rebuild, preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with all plant processes.
• Participates in monthly environmental, health, and safety training, and departmental meetings as required.
• Maintain a team environment and high level of customer service, and friendly atmosphere.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Cross train in all Prep and Extraction plant processes.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Must be able to pass a physical and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills including a working knowledge or Microsoft Office programs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Some mechanical background including the ability to recognize signs of operation failure and troubleshoot.

Job Expectations

• Continuous plant operations requires 12-hour shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Works mandatory overtime; including vacation and sick coverage.
• Physically report to work on time and is seldom absent

Work Environment and Equipment

• Works indoors in temperature-controlled room and exposed to marked changes in weather and temperatures from -20 to 100 degrees.
• Able to spend long periods being on your feet including walking, standing and climbing steps and ladders.
• Works around industrial machinery and equipment.
• Exposed to dust, chemicals, and fumes.
• Often exposed to excessive noise.
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May operate motorized equipment to include, but is not limited to, forklifts, skid loaders, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brewster, MN 56119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $20