Plant Technician I (Night Shift)

POET • Macon, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

POET’s Plant Technician I operates processing equipment and performs routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. The role includes safe, efficient maintenance, basic repairs, and cleaning of equipment used in bioprocessing. Technicians must understand process flow, computerized equipment, associated hazards, and standard operating procedures. They may assist Maintenance Technicians with more technical maintenance procedures.

This is an on-site position in Macon, Missouri. Continuous plant operation requires 12-hour shifts, and team members must be able to adapt to 12-hour workdays and meet call-in requirements as needed. The role also involves physical and safety-sensitive work, including working at heights, in confined spaces, and across a range of temperatures, with required PPE and equipment use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills, and the ability to embrace change.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including work at heights and in confined spaces, use of PPE, and operation of relevant equipment after training.
• Ability to adapt to 12-hour workdays and meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production environment.
• Experience with software systems such as Maximo.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate plant processes and equipment as required.
• Perform and document maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment.
• Operate the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting safely.
• Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching.
• Maintain accurate and timely logs.
• Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results, adjust operations to optimize performance, document results, and enter results into the PI data collection system.
• Assist with removal, installation, rebuilding, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance of equipment associated with plant processes.
• Keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing assigned tasks.
• Notify management of safety, environmental, quality, and production concerns, problems, and opportunities.
• Promote safe behavior and environmental compliance.
• Maintain a team environment and represent POET in the community.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET products and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities, including quarterly profit sharing and Value Share, with up to six bonuses per year.
• Paid time off, including 40 hours available on Day 1 and a biweekly PTO accrual program.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with individual and family plans and an employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Competitive pay and shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Wellness program encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Family-first culture.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED