Job Title: Process Operator
Location: Rosholt, SD
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the OpportunityDoherty Staffing Solutions is seeking candidates for a Process Operator role at a locally owned, 35-million-gallon ethanol production facility located in Rosholt, South Dakota. As a leader in the renewable fuels industry, the company converts agricultural commodities into high-quality ethanol and other valuable co-products, supporting both the regional farming economy and America's growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Employees enjoy the benefits of working in a modern, highly automated processing environment with opportunities for hands-on learning and career growth. This company offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, referral incentives, and a schedule that promotes work-life balance. Read below for more information!
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What You'll Do as a Process Operator:- Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments within RRE.
- Follow all established RRE policies and procedures.
- Learn and operate the Distribution Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations.
- Collect and test quality control samples on all product streams and interpret QA/QC results and take action when required.
- Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all process information is completed and sample results are entered into the computer/Fermcast.
- Discuss any problems or unsafe conditions with the management team.
- Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned.
- Occasionally assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as assembling and disassembling equipment, rigging and cleaning filters.
- May load and unload bulk chemical trucks while maintaining a high level of safety and customer service.
- May load trucks with product (distillers syrup, corn oil, etc.) using meters or scales ensuring timely delivery of product.
- Understand and follow plant operating procedures for start-up, shut-down, temporary and emergency operations.
- Utilize process data, trend analysis and training to monitor, troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize plant operation.
- Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status.
- Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department.
- Perform equipment preparation and lockout for maintenance activities including line break and confined space entry.
- Create service requests using Mapcon to inform maintenance staff of identified equipment repairs needed.
- Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members.
- Operate and maintain equipment including, but not limited to: telehandler, skid steers, tractors, ATVs, pay loaders, forklifts and manlifts.
- Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.
What You Need to Bring to the Process Operator Role:- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Secondary education and/or certifications beneficial.
- Experience in production environment preferred.
- Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
- Forklift certification (or ability to achieve) required as well as a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
- Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi-task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
- Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
- Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
- Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
- Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
- Working at heights, in confined spaces and at temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees.
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