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PROCESS OPERATOR

Grain Processing Corporation - A member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies
Washington, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2027

Grain Processing Corporation ("GPC"), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for motivated, mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as Process Operators in Washington, Indiana. Every day, our team transforms grain into high-quality ingredients used by customers around the world.

If you enjoy hands-on work, operating and optimizing equipment, and making a direct impact on production performance, quality, and safety, this could be the opportunity for you. At GPC, you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow.

  • This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, Indiana.

What You'll Do

  • Operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable production.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, partnering with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
  • Own daily operations of assigned processes while meeting production, quality, environmental, and safety goals.
  • Collect samples, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate production and compliance records.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area that supports operational excellence and workplace safety.
  • Support product handling, inventory movement, and railcar/truck loading and unloading activities.
  • Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement and plant performance.
  • Follow all safety and environmental standards while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
  • Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable using computers, production systems, and electronic documentation.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, elevated heights, confined spaces, and dusty industrial conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and wear required PPE.
  • Availability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join GPC?

  • Become part of a family-owned company with more than 80 years of stability, growth, and commitment to doing business the right way.
  • Contribute to the production of high-quality ingredients that customers and communities depend on globally.
  • Be part of a culture where employee safety and environmental responsibility are ingrained in the workplace.
  • Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution.

Travel

  • No travel required

Additional Information

  • Smoke-free and tobacco-free workplace.

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