Production Operator

Alto Ingredients, Inc • Boardman, OR

102d • Onsite

About The Position

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO) is a leading producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients. Leveraging the unique qualities of its facilities, the company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and commercial products in the Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. Our Pekin campus produces products destined for Health, Home& Beauty; Food and Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. All personnel are responsible for the safety of these products, which includes participation in training, following cGMP and feed/food safety requirements in the facility, and following procedures per instruction of management. This position is responsible for effectively operating the plant equipment to ensure the quality and quantity of ethanol fuel production is optimized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum one-year process and equipment experience.
• Excellent computer skills; familiarity with operation software.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination; safety cautious.
• Experience working with lab testers and plant equipment.
• Ability to follow directions, and work well with little supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Driver’s license.
• Ability to safely and effectively coordinate multiple projects/tasks.
• Must have the ability to work different shifts and overtime. This includes the possibility of short-term and long-term shift reassignment to match the needs of the business.
• Criminal background check and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to achieve optimal performance.
• Adjusts equipment settings to ensure the ethanol produced meets quality and quantity expectations.
• Inspects and maintains the equipment to ensure proper processing.
• Inspects the quality and of the product and documents the result at certain intervals of the production process.
• Completes daily shift production logs.
• Coordinates with lab technicians to ensure product quality.
• Investigates, monitors and reports deviations from production standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k with a company dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%
• Stipend for fitness center expenses
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Service awards for career longevity
• 8 hours of paid leave for employees who volunteer their time and talents in their community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees