PROCESS OPERATOR at Grain Processing Corporation in washington, Indiana

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Operate equipment and machinery for the manufacture of grain byproducts.


• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.


• Identify and trouble shoot mechanical issues of equipment.  Write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed. 


• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.


• Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.


• Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in daily log.


• Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools and record if applicable.


• Pull product samples and ensure that the lab inspector/runner delivers them to the lab in a timely manner.  Communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.


• Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations.  Report potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.


• Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.


• Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.


• Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.


• Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.

Skills Required

• Computer proficiency


• Speak, read, and write English


• Reasoning and problem solving skills


• Mechanical aptitude


• Ability to work independently

Other Requirements

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  Non-climate controlled environment (working in and around heat and cold).

  
  


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  Be able to work in an environment with dust or dirt.

  
  


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  12 hour rotating shift operation – rotate from days to nights every two weeks.  This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

  
  


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  Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.

  
  


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  Must be able to work in confined spaces.

  
  


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  Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and respirator)

  
  


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  Smoke and tobacco free workplace

  
  


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  Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

  
  

Education

• High School or better

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