BIOFUELS OPERATOR I (7059)
Summary
Entry-level role operating ethanol production equipment and performing grain operator tasks on a rotating 12-hour shift. Duties include maintaining QA/QC records, handling chemicals, and ensuring plant safety and efficiency.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Entry-level position responsible for the safe operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the Company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all job duties of Grain Operator and backfill as needed.
- Learn the ethanol process flow and the basic operation of all equipment necessary in the production of ethanol and co-products.
- Participate in the process training program to further plant and equipment knowledge. Completion of this program is required for future promotion.
- Maintain Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) records.
- Complete all routine plant tasks as assigned in a timely manner, including fermenter and propagator additions, ethanol transfer, and loading and receiving bulk chemicals and co-products.
- Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
- Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
- Communicate directly with the Lead Ethanol Operator to report necessary maintenance and repair work in process areas. Good communication with supervisor and peers is expected.
- Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
- Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
- Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness and maintain Master Sanitation Schedule documentation.
- Monitor inventories of process chemicals and supplies and replenish as needed.
- Act as an authorized employee in ICM Biofuels’ Control of Hazardous Energy Program.
- Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, Attendance standards and work deadlines.
- Responsible for production of safe feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
- Adhere to the LifeLine Group Code of Team Behavior. In that regard, this position may be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
- Responsible for quality and personal safety.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment is manufacturing.
- Occasionally exposed to airborne particles (dust).
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to fumes, toxic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.