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Elite Octane
60502 Glacier Road
Atlantic, IA 50022
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Position	Job Description	Positions Available	Pay	Apply
Production Operator (no prior ethanol experience necessary)	View Job Description QUALIFICATIONS Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to climb ladders Ability to work in heights Ability to work in various weather situations Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, time management Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, rotating between days and nights Ability to work as a strong team player Ability to commit to company values Ability to work mandatory overtime Ability to enter permit required confined spaces Computer skills Experience in lab and chemistry not required but helpful High School Diploma or GED Troubleshooting abilities PROCESS COOK Follow all SOP's Perform duties in a safe manner and be aware of situations requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and special safety precautions. Acids-sulfuric, and phosphoric High pressures and/or high temperatures Grabbing of hot samples and CIP samples Use of hot flush water and steam Records are to be kept on grind, cook, fermentation and yeast propagation. Clean necessary areas (refer to cleaning schedule) Alternate Duties Assist with unloading manufacturing supplies Cross reference with previous shift to review records and current status prior to shift change Keep current on the status of all operating equipment in cook area Water to pump seals Oil in pump glasses Vibration of pumps or motors Enzyme pumps Condition of CIP and acid wash (level, temp, ph) Listen for unusual noises Part of chemical inventory Check conveyors for slop/noise Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant PROCESS D&E Responsible for in process test and inspection testing and documenting results on log sheet for distillation, evaporation, and drying Spot checks Report discrepancies Be safe and responsible Report any safety problems Clean necessary areas Required samples to lab (alcohol, syrup, etc.) Cross reference with previous shift to review records and current status prior to shift change Keep current on the status of all operating equipment in section Water to pump seals Oil in pump glasses Vibration of pumps or motors Levels in critical tanks Evaporator Distillation Listen for unusual noises Operate rolling stock Mandatory training Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant PROCESS ENERGY CENTER Wear proper PPE taking special precaution around hot equipment Complete log-sheet information Gather DOG samples from the dryers to test for proper moisture content and make adjustments to the dryers if necessary Gather centrifuge samples to ensure proper moisture content Learn how to start, stop, and operate the Centrifuges, dryers and TO's (Thermal Oxidizers) in a safe and efficient manner Work closely with the board operator in determining steam demand, steam usage, and overall plant operations Complete the cleaning matrix assigned to your crew. Clean up after upsets Complete weekly emissions tests for the dryers and TO's Perform chemical tests on the boiler and Cooling Tower water Be aware of unusual noises or results and report them to your supervisor Perform duties in a safe manner and be aware of situations requiring extra PPE and other special safety precautions Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant. POSITION REPORTS TO: Shift Lead 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the 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 areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat, safety glasses, and leather gloves are required in designated areas.		$23.00/hour	Download Application
Loader	View Job Description QUALIFICATIONS Ability and desire to train others Ability and willingness to learn new skills and responsibilities Ability to follow standard operating procedures Ability to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and lift 60 lbs. Able to follow direction Accuracy in sampling and record keeping DCS/Computer Experience helpful (willingness to learn essential) Demonstrated ability to follow procedures as written Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision Demonstrated trouble shooting ability Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others Excellent housekeeping and sanitation habits Excellent safety awareness and attitude General computer skills necessary Good organizational skills Must be detail oriented Possess logical problem solving ability Self-motivated and hard working Some mechanical ability Strong work ethic Willing to work overtime as needed DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under limited supervision, moves railcars and trucks into proper filling position Operates and adjusts valves, pumps and filler pipes to transfer product from storage tanks to railcars and trucks Inspects trucks and tanks to ensure that such are sufficiently sanitized to ensure safe transport of finished products Fills out Inspection Report after checking tanks Cleans and sanitizes trucks and tanks, as required, using standard cleaning materials and procedures. May enter tanks as necessary to complete cleaning Monitors processes carefully to ensure the efficient transfer of product to transportation vehicles Samples product from trucks and railcars and seals such following completion of loading to ensure correct content, volume, and weights Operates a rail locomotive, positioning cars in appropriate sequences to receive product Completes related records of product transferred, ensuring the accuracy of such records and inputs related data into a computer Notifies the department supervisor of the need to repair department equipment, and performs preventive maintenance duties on such equipment as required Cleans the department regularly, sweeping lost product from floors, and dusting the office and controls area Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment Successfully completes all safety certification requirements Must communicate and work well with office staff May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None POSITION REPORTS TO: Plant 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the 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 areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat, safety glasses, and leather gloves are required in designated areas		$23.00/hour	Download Application

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to work in heights
Ability to work in various weather situations
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, time management
Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, rotating between days and nights
Ability to work as a strong team player
Ability to commit to company values
Ability to work mandatory overtime
Ability to enter permit required confined spaces
Computer skills
Experience in lab and chemistry not required but helpful
High School Diploma or GED
Troubleshooting abilities

PROCESS COOK

Follow all SOP's
Perform duties in a safe manner and be aware of situations requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and special safety precautions.
- Acids-sulfuric, and phosphoric
- High pressures and/or high temperatures
- Grabbing of hot samples and CIP samples
- Use of hot flush water and steam

Records are to be kept on grind, cook, fermentation and yeast propagation.
Clean necessary areas (refer to cleaning schedule)
Alternate Duties
- Assist with unloading manufacturing supplies
Cross reference with previous shift to review records and current status prior to shift change
Keep current on the status of all operating equipment in cook area
- Water to pump seals
- Oil in pump glasses
- Vibration of pumps or motors
- Enzyme pumps
- Condition of CIP and acid wash (level, temp, ph)
- Listen for unusual noises
- Part of chemical inventory
- Check conveyors for slop/noise

Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant

PROCESS D&E

Responsible for in process test and inspection testing and documenting results on log sheet for distillation, evaporation, and drying
Spot checks
Report discrepancies
Be safe and responsible
Report any safety problems
Clean necessary areas
Required samples to lab (alcohol, syrup, etc.)
Cross reference with previous shift to review records and current status prior to shift change
Keep current on the status of all operating equipment in section
- Water to pump seals
- Oil in pump glasses
- Vibration of pumps or motors
- Levels in critical tanks
- Evaporator
- Distillation
- Listen for unusual noises
Operate rolling stock
Mandatory training
Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant

PROCESS ENERGY CENTER

Wear proper PPE taking special precaution around hot equipment
Complete log-sheet information
Gather DOG samples from the dryers to test for proper moisture content and make adjustments to the dryers if necessary
Gather centrifuge samples to ensure proper moisture content
Learn how to start, stop, and operate the Centrifuges, dryers and TO's (Thermal Oxidizers) in a safe and efficient manner
Work closely with the board operator in determining steam demand, steam usage, and overall plant operations
Complete the cleaning matrix assigned to your crew. Clean up after upsets
Complete weekly emissions tests for the dryers and TO's
Perform chemical tests on the boiler and Cooling Tower water
Be aware of unusual noises or results and report them to your supervisor
Perform duties in a safe manner and be aware of situations requiring extra PPE and other special safety precautions
Other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Shift Lead

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Physical Demands: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Work Environment: While performing the 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 areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat, safety glasses, and leather gloves are required in designated areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability and desire to train others
Ability and willingness to learn new skills and responsibilities
Ability to follow standard operating procedures
Ability to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and lift 60 lbs.
Able to follow direction
Accuracy in sampling and record keeping
DCS/Computer Experience helpful (willingness to learn essential)
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures as written
Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision
Demonstrated trouble shooting ability
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
Excellent housekeeping and sanitation habits
Excellent safety awareness and attitude
General computer skills necessary
Good organizational skills
Must be detail oriented
Possess logical problem solving ability
Self-motivated and hard working
Some mechanical ability
Strong work ethic
Willing to work overtime as needed

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under limited supervision, moves railcars and trucks into proper filling position
Operates and adjusts valves, pumps and filler pipes to transfer product from storage tanks to railcars and trucks
Inspects trucks and tanks to ensure that such are sufficiently sanitized to ensure safe transport of finished products
Fills out Inspection Report after checking tanks
Cleans and sanitizes trucks and tanks, as required, using standard cleaning materials and procedures. May enter tanks as necessary to complete cleaning
Monitors processes carefully to ensure the efficient transfer of product to transportation vehicles
Samples product from trucks and railcars and seals such following completion of loading to ensure correct content, volume, and weights
Operates a rail locomotive, positioning cars in appropriate sequences to receive product
Completes related records of product transferred, ensuring the accuracy of such records and inputs related data into a computer
Notifies the department supervisor of the need to repair department equipment, and performs preventive maintenance duties on such equipment as required
Cleans the department regularly, sweeping lost product from floors, and dusting the office and controls area
Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees
Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety equipment
Successfully completes all safety certification requirements
Must communicate and work well with office staff
May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: None

POSITION REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands: The employee must lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the 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 areas to use hearing protection. Hard hat, safety glasses, and leather gloves are required in designated areas