Process Operator

Ready to join a US Best Managed Company?! Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies, has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts!

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, IN.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot 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 a 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or above
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently

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

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

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

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

• Must be able to work in confined spaces.

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

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

TRAVEL:

• 0-10%

OTHER:

• Smoke and tobacco-free workplace