Production Operator Trainee

Jacob Stern & Sons•Dakota City, NE

19h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

JST Global, LLC, a joint venture formed in 2020 between Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc, and Jacob Stern & Sons, is seeking a Production Operator Trainee. As the largest US trader of tallow, JST Global serves the worldwide fats and oils market, supporting renewable fuels, personal care, animal feed, and specialty chemicals. With a 160+ year heritage, the company has offices and processing operations in Houston, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; and Dakota City, Nebraska. This role is based in Dakota City, NE and is an in-person position.

Requirements

Possess knowledge and awareness of industrial sites.
Have a self-starting attitude showing an ability to think and work more independently as experience is gained.
Have the desire to work in a high demand production environment with the ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Possess the verbal and written communications skills necessary to understand and follow production work orders in English.
Possess the ability to communicate in English to co-workers.
Provide a valid photo ID and a physical Social Security Card.
Successfully complete a drug screening.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to respond with physical exertion to use tools and materials.
Ability to climb ladders and steps (working at heights on top of rail cars and storage tanks is routine).
Willingness to work outside, perform dirty and greasy tasks, in all kinds of weather.
Willingness to work overtime, as scheduled, and adjust personal plans accordingly.
Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
Ability to lift heavy objects when necessary, including connecting and disconnecting hoses to rail cars.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of OSHA safety regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

Load and unload bulk liquid from and into tanks, trucks, and rail cars.
Participate in the production and refining of tallow including product transfer, steam heating, manual blending of chemicals, filtering, and filter cleaning.
Perform additional tasks relating to storage and shipment of products, including, but not limited to, steam heating product, valve alignments, equipment inspections, gauging/sampling, and confined space tank entries / cleaning.
Adhere to all safety requirements such as wearing of hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
Have responsibility for tools assigned to them and display good housekeeping skills in their assigned work areas.
Adhere to company policies and procedure with regards to safety, attendance, punctuality, etc. is required.
Start pumps and adjust valves to regulate the flow of products to vessels, utilizing knowledge of loading procedures.