Distillation And Grinding Operator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

The Distillation Technician operates distillation columns and performs tasks related to production of recovered ethanol. This full-time employee performs basic preventive maintenance on equipment, verifies lots and amounts, and creates Grinding Logs and Shop Orders so that all herb for the production runs are available before the batch is run.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job Level 1 - Distillation and Grinding Operator

• Can perform all key aspects of the position proficiently:

• Performing cleaning and sanitation properly

• Disassembling and re-connecting equipment

• Performs start-up checks and adjustments as needed

• Able to run and operate production proficiently

• Can resolve normal and routine machine interruptions

• Follows Batch Grinding Records correctly

• Performs basic preventative maintenance

• Uses company systems at a proficient level

• Maintains current training requirements and certifications independently

Job Level 2 - Distillation and Grinding Operator Technician 2

• Skills from Level 1 AND:

• Performs all aspects of the position at an advanced level

• Achieves efficiency goals when operating, cleaning and sanitizing, and performing startup on batches

• Can troubleshoot non-routine issues and make advanced adjustments or repairs to the equipment

• Recommends and implements process and equipment changes to improve equipment quality, efficiency, reliability

• Serves as knowledgeable resource for co-workers

• Able to operate the distillation units to produce ethanol

• Certified to perform quality verifications and equipment signoffs

Job Level 3 - Distillation and Grinding Operator Technician 3

• Skills from Level 1, Level 2, AND:

• Performs all aspects of the position at an expert level

• Exceeds efficiency goals when operating, cleaning and sanitizing, and performing setup or line clearances

• Can troubleshoot non-routine issues and make expert-level adjustments or repairs to the equipment

• Serves as expert-level grinding and distillation resource for the company

• Leads and develops systems and processes as a team facilitator and liaison for cross-functional communication

• Certified trainer, can conduct training on all job aspects

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Some post-secondary education preferred.

• Forklift experience preferred: Propane, Electric, Drexel Side Loader, Stand-up lift and Battery Powered pallet jack. Must be willing to learn and operate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic working knowledge of mechanical systems (i.e. valves, pumps, motors, etc.)

• Ability to come in early and or stay later than scheduled shift, work weekends to accommodate varying daily company needs.

• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, and percentages.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to be able to view a computer screen. Employee should be able to move and lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds of inventory on a regular basis.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This position requires employees to work outside in the elements 12 months of the year.

The above statements are meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's receipt of this job description and understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Salary Description

$18 hourly