Operator I - Pellet Technology USA

Icm - York, NE

Full-time

York, NE

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Operator I position at Pellet Technology USA involves assisting in the operation of the plant, working both on the plant floor and in the laboratory. The role requires basic industrial plant operator knowledge and mechanical aptitude to operate large-scale equipment in a research and production environment, particularly in the fuel ethanol, feed mills, and soy processing sectors. The operator will be responsible for monitoring plant operations, sampling streams, maintaining logs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of PTUSA's plant operations as determined by the staff of PTUSA.
• Operate and understand the plant operations through the communications of a MMI (Man-Machine-Interface) operating system.
• Sample plant streams to check operating conditions.
• Make key observations of operations to develop, improve, troubleshoot, and make changes to processes and products.
• Record and keep accurate logs on operating conditions.
• Sample process streams for analysis.
• Communicate with staff, lab tech, and Nutritionists on the status of plant operations.
• Maintain a team environment with operations and all other departments.
• Maintain plant records and generate written reports as needed.
• Input data into programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and other company software.
• Comply with PTUSA and OSHA safety regulations.
• Keep work areas and plant clean and orderly.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of specialized study or trade preferred.
• Previous or similar experience related to production/plant experience in ethanol, enzymes, pharmaceutical, or other biochemical industry preferred.
• Familiarity with operations of mechanical equipment common to fermentation pilot and production plants preferred.
• Experience in utilizing plant process control systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of basic analytical methods and equipment would be beneficial.