Job Description

Ready to join a US Best Managed Company?! Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
• Identify and trouble shoot mechanical issues of equipment. Write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.
• Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.
• Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in daily log.
• Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools and record if applicable.
• Pull product samples and ensure that the lab inspector/runner delivers them to the lab in a timely manner. Communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.
• Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations. Report potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.
• Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.
• Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.
• Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer proficiency
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Reasoning and problem solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently
• Non-climate controlled environment (working in and around heat and cold).
• Be able to work in an environment with dust or dirt.
• 12 hour rotating shift operation - rotate from days to nights every two weeks. This includesnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and respirator)
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

EDUCATION:

• High School or above

TRAVEL:

• 0-10%

ADDITIONAL INFO:

• Smoke and tobacco free workplace

Job Tags

Holiday work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work,

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