Plant Technician I (Night Shift)

POET•Macon, MO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Technician I operates processing equipment and performs routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility. The role involves safely maintaining, repairing, and cleaning equipment used in bioprocessing, and may include assisting Maintenance Technicians with more complex procedures. Team members must understand plant process flow, computerized equipment, process hazards, and standard operating procedures. Continuous plant operation requires 12-hour shift work, adaptation to 12-hour workdays, and meeting call-in requirements as needed. This is an on-site role in Macon, Missouri. The position includes operating and monitoring plant processes, performing basic repairs and electrical troubleshooting, documenting maintenance and operating activities, collecting and testing quality control samples, and helping optimize plant operations. Technicians follow procedures for start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching; maintain accurate logs and data; support preventive and predictive maintenance; and complete sanitation tasks. They also contribute to safety, environmental compliance, food safety, product quality, and teamwork. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor plant areas, sometimes dusty, with exposure to extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit. Work may involve heights of approximately 150 feet, confined spaces, and rough, uneven, or wet/slippery surfaces. The position requires use of personal protective equipment and a range of powered industrial vehicles, lifting equipment, hand tools, and computers. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, and random drug and alcohol testing applies during employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and meet call-in requirements as needed.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and perform the physical demands of the role.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures, indoors and outdoors.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production environment.
Experience with software systems such as Maximo.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to embrace change.
High level of personal integrity.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization.
Innovative mindset and ability to think objectively.
Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate plant processes and processing equipment where required.
Perform maintenance and basic repairs on plant equipment and document the work.
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, and make adjustments to optimize plant operations.
Document quality control results and enter them into the PI data collection system.
Assist with removing, installing, and rebuilding equipment and with preventive and predictive maintenance.
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 food safety and product and process quality.

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 an ongoing biweekly accrual program.
Paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for individuals and families.
Employer Health Savings Account contribution.
Competitive pay, including 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 addressing mental, physical, and spiritual health.
Family-first culture.
Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
Team events and volunteer efforts.