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Utility Operator

Chief
Hastings, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

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 Production Supervisor and special assignment as set by the Production Supervisor and/or the Production Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop a personal knowledge of all aspects of ethanol plant, ethanol and co-product load out and chemical unloading operations.
  • Follow all descriptions and requirements for specific position that is being performed.
  • Provide direction, leadership and instruction to production operators to allow efficient plant operations.
  • 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.
  • Assist Shift Supervisor as requested in helping control other areas including work permits and maintenance work orders.
  • Operates heavy machinery.
  • Performs work at multiple elevations.
  • Assist Shift Supervisor as requested in helping control other areas and perform additional duties as assigned.

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 policies
  • 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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