Soybean Plant Operator

Consolidated Grain and Barge•Casselton, ND

About The Position

The Soybean Plant Operator performs preparation operations at a soybean processing location. The role helps keep production running safely and efficiently while maintaining quality and food safety standards. Duties include monitoring equipment, collecting and analyzing samples, recording operating information, making and documenting process adjustments, maintaining housekeeping and security, and assisting with minor maintenance when applicable. The operator also participates in company safety, food safety, and quality programs and follows applicable OSHA, company safety, environmental, and ISO requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No prior experience required.
Working knowledge of non-GMO versus GMO beans and how to avoid cross-contamination.
Basic computer skills.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with people inside and outside the organization.
Basic mechanical skills and ability to use tools appropriate to assigned tasks.
Ability to maintain security and complete documentation requirements.
Ability to work safely without posing harm to oneself or others.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a focus on internal and external customer service.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds daily and 60 pounds occasionally; request assistance with items over 60 pounds.
Ability to repeatedly climb ladders or stairs to significant elevations, including climbing at least 30 feet before resting and reaching heights up to 120 feet; use a 300-pound-rated ladder regularly and work at heights over 100 feet.
Ability to wear required safety equipment and meet applicable PFT and fit-testing requirements.
Frequent ability to grasp and reach; understand and communicate verbally in person and over a two-way radio; and understand and communicate written instructions.
Ability to work near water, in high-dust environments, in confined spaces, and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work the entire scheduled shift, including rotating shifts, and overtime when necessary; extended hours, weekends, holidays, and alternate shifts may be required.
Visual acuity sufficient to operate machinery and perform mechanical or skilled-trade tasks.

Responsibilities

Participate in company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
Perform work in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations, including wearing task-appropriate PPE.
Monitor processes and make adjustments as needed to meet daily operating parameters; communicate adjustments or reasons parameters cannot be met to shift supervisors.
Record adjustments, changes, and issues in the daily Prep Logbook, review entries from previous shifts, and complete daily log sheets accurately and promptly, including out-of-parameter readings.
Monitor and report to the shift supervisor when proper flake thickness cannot be achieved or when passing cracks occur.
Blow out steam coils and flakes as directed by management during each shift.
Follow sampling and collection guidelines.
Manage pulling beans to the plant and process non-GMO beans without contaminating them with GMO beans.
Monitor processing equipment and report mechanical issues to the shift supervisor.
Clean magnets as scheduled and assist with operations, maintenance, or housekeeping duties in any part of the plant as assigned.
Perform other duties assigned by management.