Refinery Technician

Exciting Career Opportunity

Are you a passionate leader who is ready to take your career to the next level? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a long-standing, successful, and growing company that's anything but "corporate." Here, people truly come first You'll be part of a close-knit, values-driven culture where your ideas are heard, your work makes a real impact, and your professional growth is encouraged and developed every step of the way. If you're passionate about safety and looking to advance your career with a company that values people, growth, teamwork, quality and more, Quality Roasting is the place to be. Here, every team member is an important part of building our future, and we invest in every team member to help build your future.

Since opening our doors in 1991, Quality Roasting has always been about more than just business, it's been about people. From our earliest days, we built our success on the strength of our team, our commitment to each other, and our drive to serve customers and communities with excellence.

Position Summary:

You can take pride in operating equipment that produces high quality, all-natural food grade soybean oil in our Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified facility. As a self-motivated, safety-minded, reliable team member with a strong mechanical aptitude, you have the drive to learn and excel at monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting our refinery process, testing and ensuring product quality, and loading outbound bulk tankers.

Location: Valders, WI

Reports To: Refinery and Bottling Plant Manager

Work Schedule:

· 1 opening on Days: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm, work 7 days, off 7 days

· 1 opening on Nights: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am, work 7 days, off 7 days

Salary:

· Days: $22.00/hour

· Nights: $23.00/hour

We Offer:

· Competitive Salary

· Bi-Annual Bonus Pay Incentive

· Health Insurance (100% company-paid premium)

· Health Reimbursement Account (reimburses 50% of annual deductible)

· Dental Insurance (50% company-paid premium)

· Life Insurance (100% company-paid)

· Voluntary Life Insurance

· 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match (100% immediate vesting)

· Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay

· Up to $3,500/year in Educational Assistance

· Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities

· Much More

Essential Job Functions:

Monitor PLC and operations of refinery equipment and processes according to established SQF procedures

Make necessary adjustments to optimize production efficiency

Maintain designated sanitary schedule to Quality Roasting standards

Work with the Quality Assurance Technician to assist with basic quality control tests to ensure product meets specifications

Learn to perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly

Learn to troubleshoot our refinery process by assisting Lead Refinery Technicians in resolving any production issues that may occur

Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Lead Refinery Technician and/or Refinery Plant Manager

Load outbound bulk tankers

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices based on our SQF Programs

Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate records of production data and quality test results

Participate in safety training and adhere to all safety protocols

Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operation

Perform other tasks, as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, refinery operations or similar industry experience; experience in food processing is a plus

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic understanding of refinery processes and equipment is a plus

Availability to work 12-hour shifts

Desire and ability to work independently and contribute to a strong team environment

Desire to learn and develop technical skills

Reliable team member with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards

Dependable and self-motivated

Good verbal and written communications

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach above shoulder level, use fine finger movements and push/pull, carry/lift light to heavy loads up to 50 lbs.

Ability to occasionally kneel