What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Operator (Days) position at UNITED COOPERATIVE?
Responsible for the operation of the plant, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while following the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Monitors and controls plant operations
- Constantly reviews the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Participates in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Maintains adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
Participates in quality assurance program
- Communicates directly with QA laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
- Samples and tests process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
- Maintains QA records.
- Understands and interprets QA results and takes appropriate action when required.
Participates in plant maintenance program
- Communicates directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
- Performs preventative maintenance activities as required.
- Assists maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
- Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues.
Participates in safety, health and environmental programs
- Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to process operations and works in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.
- Works in a safe manner at all times.
Other Duties
- Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Monitors use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate is desired.
- Candidates with experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant are preferred.
- Computer skills are necessary.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions, high noise environments and chemicals.
- The employee must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work at elevations up to 175 ft., and work in all outside working conditions.