What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator position at Scoular?
About The Role
The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating all equipment that is associated with solvent extraction of oil from soybeans and canola in the plant. The Plant Operator will be responsible for monitoring equipment, operating control systems, processing samples, testing samples, and utilizing computers for data entry daily. The Plant Operator will also be required to follow all safety policies and perform their duty in a safe manner.
The Plant Operator will work 12 hour rotating shifts.
Control production operations involving many variables (flows, pressures, temperatures, etc.) by observing field temperature gauges, pressure gauges and flow meters frequently to regulate and maintain required process parameters, making adjustments as needed.
Operate and maintain distillation, extraction, hexane tanks and other equipment that run as a continuous process in the final step of extracting oil from soybeans and canola.
Operate and maintain the soybean & canola crush plant.
Daily equipment checks to ensure equipment is functioning and maintained.
Actively participate in all aspects of safety, including near miss reporting and meetings.
Monitor equipment and document process log sheet readings.
Work with chemicals in a PSM environment.
About You
High School Diploma/GED required
Ability to operate various types of machinery, required
Ability to look at computer screens for a long period of time
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Good communication & written skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions
Ability to work in loud noise environments
Ability to work in dusty environments
Ability to work in elevated areas above 4 feet when necessary and in confined spaces
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting of up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
Ability to adhere to all PPE policies
Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts
Open to working overtime when needed.
Our Company
Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7.3 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture. With 1250 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people. We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact