Little Sioux Corn Processors, Marcus, IA
Little Sioux Corn Processors, LLC is always taking applications to fill the position of Process Operator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, operating facilities equipment in the process areas such as boilers, dryers, fermentation, and lab. High School Diploma required. No experience required. Successful candidate should possess the ability to follow standard operating procedures and have excellent safety awareness. Additional requirements include good organizational and accuracy skills, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and ability to work independently and with a team. This is a full-time position working a 12-hour rotating shift.
This position has a starting wage of $28 per hour.
LSCP, LLC dba Little Sioux Corn Processors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions offer competitive benefits to include 401k, health/dental insurance, 7 paid holidays, and paid time off.
Send application and/or resume and references to:
LSCP, LLC
4808 F Ave
Marcus, IA 51035
Or email to: sonia.jones@littlesiouxcornprocessors.com
Qualifications:
- General Computer skills necessary- Microsoft Office
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures
- Excellent safety awareness and attitude
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
- Ability to learn new skills and responsibilities
- Accuracy in sampling and recordkeeping
- Excellent housekeeping and sanitation habits
- Some mechanical and machinery experience desired
- Ability and desire to train others
- Must be detail oriented and follow directions
- Hard working, self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Possess problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Shows accountability and dependability in work habits
- Works well independently and with others
- Ability to commit to company values
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, time management
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts, rotating between nights and days
- Ability to work mandatory overtime
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- Experience in lab and biology, chemistry, or physics, not required, but helpful
- Forklift and heavy equipment operations is helpful
- Knowledge of the ethanol production process is helpful
- Knowledge of all local, state, and federal regulations for the industry is helpful
Description of Duties:
- Maintains the daily operations and processes in the ethanol plant, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant operations.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Needs to be able to cover other shifts not routinely scheduled
- Needs to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task at hand.
- May work with or around acids, caustics, high pressures, high temperature, and hot surfaces
- Assist with research, testing and data documentation for experimental trials of new ingredients and processes to improve output and efficiencies within the plant
- Maintains records of tank levels, flows, temperatures, pressures, densities, and amps.
- Under limited supervision, operate, monitor, and keep records for all plant equipment and chemical additions for ethanol and feed production processes
- Remain current on the status of all production process equipment including lubrication, vibrations, unusual noises, and normal operating conditions.
- Reports discrepancies and safety problems to supervisor
- Conducts routine sampling and data recordkeeping to establish trends, maintain plant operations within a specified parameter, and corrects non conformances.
- Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and communicates equipment downtime with maintenance department and management
- Perform light maintenance duties on equipment as needed
- Follows air and water permit recordkeeping requirements
- Monitors DCS trends and performs DCS adjustments as needed
- Keep accurate and timely logs
- Maintains detailed shift log communication.
- Completes assigned tasks and cleaning schedules
- Clean up after plant upsets
- Utilizes permit systems including hot work, control of hazardous energy (LOTO), and confined spaces
- Always maintains work areas in a neat and orderly manner
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment, and successfully completing all safety certification requirements
- Learn and be capable of operating all plant processes
- Assists in truck loading and unloading activities
- Safely operates mobile equipment
- Provide coverage in the control room when lead operator steps out
- Attends and participates in mandatory training programs
- Works all preventative maintenance shutdowns
- May be required to perform reasonable similar or related duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Reports to:
- Lead Operator and Production Manager
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to work at heights and work in confined spaces.
- Work Environment: While performing duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some areas have been designated to use hearing protection. Hard hat, safety glasses, hard toe shoes and leather gloves are required in many areas. Additional PPE may be required depending on the task involved. May be exposed to known and unknown allergens.
