Production Operator Trainee

Jacob Stern & Sons•Dakota City, NE
•$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.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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