Mill Feedhouse Plant Operator I
About The Position
SUMMARY OF COMPANY BioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. We are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area. Job Summary The Mill Feed Operator I is responsible for maintaining safe and effective operations within the Mill and Feedhouse Departments. They will work with Laborers, Utilities, and Feed and Mill Operator II’s to accomplish assigned tasks throughout their shift.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the process
- Basic computer skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work under minimal supervision
- Strong commitment to safety
- Be able to perform basic mechanical functions
- Ability to use basic hand tools including but not limited to channel-lock pliers, valve, and pipe wrenches
- Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements
- Strong problem-solving ability to troubleshoot as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an Operator II preferred
- Previous experience in department preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor and make adjustments to process as needed utilizing the D/3 computer system
- Operate equipment within parameters to achieve desired results
- Start up and shut down as determined by plant rates
- Troubleshoot mechanical and process problems
- Take readings on equipment as required by departmental policies
- Samples product throughout the process to maintain quality and specifications
- Perform environmental verifications and record as needed
- Basic oiling and greasing of equipment
- Train employees new to position
- Perform lock outs on assigned equipment
- Assist in the review and creation of production SOPs
- Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements
- Maintain a clean work area through performance of housekeeping duties
- Completes all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
- Informs supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts
- Follow standard operating procedures, temporary work instructions, and process plans
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Range: $21.85 - $30.45 Hourly; Union Position
- Competitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical (with wellness discount), dental, vision
- Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with Company match
- Cash Balance Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
