Reactor Operator

Shv • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Role: Production Operator/Reactor Operator Location:  Selko - Indianapolis, Indiana Hours: Weekend Days (6am-6pm)  Week 1:  Fri/Sat/Sun and Week 2:  Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun Why join us Get ready to Own your career as a Production Operator/Reactor Operator at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path. What you'll do As a Production Operator at Selko, you will take full ownership of the spray dryer process, managing everything from feed tanks and pumps to fluidized bed coolers and conveying equipment to deliver high-quality finished products. Embodying our "Own It" mindset, you will act with purpose and accountability by not only monitoring production to meet exact customer specifications but also by taking the initiative to perform periodic maintenance and meticulously log data to ensure operational transparency. You will collaborate with intent by signaling process deviations and flagging opportunities for improvement, demonstrating a drive for performance that optimizes our systems and delivers the results that matter most to our customers and the team. Who we're looking for We are looking for a dedicated and accountable self-starter who embodies the "Own It" mindset to drive the performance and reliability of our spray dryer operations. Our ideal candidate is a performance-driven professional with over four years of experience in a manufacturing environment, possessing the technical expertise to operate complex automated equipment and the analytical skills to identify process improvements. You are someone who acts with purpose and care, taking full responsibility for quality specifications and equipment maintenance while collaborating effectively with the broader team to deliver results that matter. Above all, we are seeking a team player who is committed to continuous learning and takes personal pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. How and why to find out more We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you'll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you're interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that candidates applying to US job openings must be authorised to work in the United States. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Technical Equipment Operation: Proficiency in managing a complex spray dryer system and its ancillary components, including feed pumps, valves, fluidized bed coolers, and conveying equipment
• Quality Control & Monitoring: The ability to verify that raw feed meets chemical specifications before drying and to continuously monitor the finished product to ensure it aligns with strict customer requirements
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Competency in performing periodic inspections and executing hands-on maintenance tasks to identify and signal equipment defects before they lead to downtime
• Data Integrity & Administration: Strong organizational skills to accurately log production data and activities into digital systems, ensuring full transparency into the state and progress of production orders
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: The ability to signal process deviations and proactively flag opportunities for optimization, embodying the "Own It" philosophy through initiative and accountability

Responsibilities

• managing everything from feed tanks and pumps to fluidized bed coolers and conveying equipment to deliver high-quality finished products
• monitoring production to meet exact customer specifications
• perform periodic maintenance
• meticulously log data to ensure operational transparency
• signaling process deviations and flagging opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA/FSA
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k/IRA - Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave and Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Vacation Days to start vacation and then 40 hours PTO and 2 Floating days
• Annual bonus based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees