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Production Operator

Chief
Lexington, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Operate, control and trouble-shoot process areas of ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals. Operator may work in different areas or positions including relief support for Shift Lead Operator and special assignment as set by the Shift Lead Operator and/or the Production Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learn and operate production equipment and processes
  • Follow procedures for plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and routine operations
  • Sample and analyze process streams as required during shift
  • Keep accurate and timely logs
  • Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations
  • Keep plant facility clean and well maintained
  • Perform quality control tests on product streams as needed
  • Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

    Education:

    • High School diploma, or GED, preferred.

    Shift:

    • All Production Operators must be willing and able to work rotating shifts. 

    The Company:

    Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

    A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.

    Our Benefits:

    This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

    • Paid vacation/time off
    • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Financial wellness coaching
    • Employee assistance program
    • Paid holidays (8)
    • Employee discounts
    • Education assistance
    • And much more.

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