Biodiesel Operator, Nights
About The Position
Specialty Operations business unit is accepting online applications for the position of Biodiesel Operator, Nights at Mason City, IA through August 7th, 2026 (CT). This position requires alertness at all times to assure safety and accuracy in all functions. There is stress related to meeting production deadlines. This position requires some flexibility in working hours to ensure effective plant operation. The employee will have the ability to move freely throughout the facilities to direct and conduct a variety of activities. The employee may be subject to marked changes in temperature, humidity, oil, dust, and high noise levels. This position may involve exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous chemical processing or related experience preferred.
- General knowledge of computers and good communication skills.
- Willingness to work in extreme outdoor elements.
- Knowledge of arithmetic and its application
Nice To Haves
- 6-12 months of general work experience preferred.
- Be available for work and overtime as required
Responsibilities
- Support our tenets of operation policy to eliminate any recordable incidents or injuries.
- Utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to accomplish the job tasks.
- Being aware and making management aware of potentially hazardous conditions, and managing hazardous waste.
- Locating and correcting noticeable odors, leaks, or visible emissions.
- Prepare equipment for mechanical repairs, clear, lockout/tagout, and assist with repairs as needed.
- Learn and assist with general facility maintenance and housekeeping, including equipment inspection and monitoring throughout the facility.
- Maintain a clean work environment in all areas of the process.
- Follow standard safety, operational, and quality procedures.
- Assist in load-out and receiving functions, which include preparing trucks and rail cars for shipment and loading products (oils and fats, process ingredients, and process chemicals).
- Learn to manufacture and load specialty oil products and properly document work completed.
- Monitor operating equipment (pumps, valves, pressure/temperature readings, fans, and chemical treatment systems) designed to control the variables of the process.
- Assist with weekly and monthly inspections of the rotating equipment and safety equipment such as fire monitors, fire extinguishers, and hoses.
- Operate forklift, pallet jack, skid loader, and telehandler.
- Learn chemical and biodiesel processing as well as BQ-9000 quality requirements
- Learn how to read drawings and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
- Learn to operate the biodiesel master control system. This includes operations of the main master control, process production system, and recording data with PI entries in a timely manner.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs.
- Learn to perform various quality control functions for oil, biodiesel, glycerin, recovered fatty acid, and water.
- Perform visual inspection of all types of inventory and measure physical inventory periodically, which may involve working at heights.
- Operation of lab equipment to ensure sample quality.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
