Renewables Process Operator

Andersons • Greenville, OH

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About The Position

The Renewables/Ethanol Production Worker supports key areas of ethanol production, including cook, distillation, energy center, and distributed control system (DCS) operations. The role assists with corn grinding, fermentation, distillation, evaporation, dryer, and boiler processes. It involves monitoring production processes, adjusting equipment or inputs as directed, performing product sampling and lab testing, documenting results, operating mobile equipment, and completing housekeeping tasks to support safe and efficient operations.

This is a hands-on, safety-focused production role requiring teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Work takes place in a 24/7 ethanol production facility. Production employees work 12-hour shifts, including day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift assignment is consistent, but employees must be flexible to work either shift based on business needs. Night shift receives a differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience required.
• Basic computer operation and data entry skills.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and/or a valid driver’s license preferred.
• Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be flexible to work either day or night shift based on business needs.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Work involves frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, dust, fumes, noise, and potentially hazardous material; some work is performed at heights.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and/or a valid driver’s license.
• Previous production experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform processing functions in cook, distillation, energy center, and/or distributed control system (DCS) areas with assistance.
• Assist with processing activities including corn grinding and cook operations, yeast and fermentation quality control, distillation, evaporation, dryer, and boiler operations.
• Monitor production processes and adjust equipment settings or raw material inputs as directed to support optimal efficiency.
• Perform product sampling and lab testing, document results, and report findings to crew leadership and/or laboratory personnel.
• Maintain documentation and record key production data as directed.
• Operate various types of mobile equipment.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and potential bonus incentives.
• Paid time off, including accrued vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company matching and immediate vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision prescription insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Night shift differential for night shift assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED