Job Description

Process Operator Opportunity

Guardian Energy Janesville has an exciting opportunity for a Process Operator to join the team! As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the 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 Guardian Energy.

With a starting pay of $28.35, Guardian Energy Janesville offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, bonus eligibility and generous time off
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Guardian HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program with no cost to employees
• Continuous learning opportunities supported by a tuition reimbursement program

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

1. Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
2. Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
3. Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
4. Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
5. Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
6. Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
7. Safely mix and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Lead.
8. Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.
9. Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
10. Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
11. Work in a safe manner at all times.
12. Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
13. Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.

Required Knowledge & Experience:

Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred.

Valid Driver's License required.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant's Distributed Control System (DCS).

Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.

Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with customers and employees at all levels of the organization.

Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary.

Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice.

Physical Strength: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.

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