What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scale House Operator Part-Time- Ethanol Plant position at Valero?
Safely and efficiently weighs raw materials/chemicals (corn and dried distiller’s grains) in and out.
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
Job Posting
Feb 26, 2025, 9:46:32 AM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
About Valero Renewables – Aurora
Valero's Aurora ethanol plant is located near Aurora, South Dakota, six miles east of Brookings and 60 miles north of Sioux Falls. The bio-refinery sits on 420 acres and started ethanol production in November 2003. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. Recognized as the ethanol industry's first 100 million-gallon-per-year production facility, the Aurora plant now annually processes approximately 48 million bushels of corn into approximately 135 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 400,000 tons of distiller grains co-products. The bio-refinery employs more than 70 full-time personnel.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.
Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
- Operates computerized scales (Compuweigh, Scale Trac Software and SAP software system) to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
- Grades all incoming samples of corn proficiently and accurately using manual and automated equipment (Auto Kicker).
- Analyzes test data and determines appropriate action.
- Maintains and calibrates testing and weighing equipment.
- Maintains daily update of checklists and routine duties calendar including cleaning log.
- Collects bill of ladings and invoices and deliver to the Accounting department.
- Interfaces with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Creates notifications for the maintenance department to facilitate upkeep and repair of scale house equipment.
- Writes safe work permits and confined space permits.
- Administers lock out tag out in preparation for equipment repair.
- Assists in maintaining the security of the plant.
Job
Operations/Skilled Crafts & Trades/Maintenance
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
Job Posting
Feb 26, 2025, 9:46:32 AM
Unposting Date
Ongoing
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience providing customer service to truck drivers preferred.
- Experience operating automated scales and corn sampling equipment preferred.
- Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.
Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
About Valero Renewables – Aurora
Valero's Aurora ethanol plant is located near Aurora, South Dakota, six miles east of Brookings and 60 miles north of Sioux Falls. The bio-refinery sits on 420 acres and started ethanol production in November 2003. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. Recognized as the ethanol industry's first 100 million-gallon-per-year production facility, the Aurora plant now annually processes approximately 48 million bushels of corn into approximately 135 million gallons of denatured ethanol and 400,000 tons of distiller grains co-products. The bio-refinery employs more than 70 full-time personnel.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.
Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
