Process Technician
On-siteVolga, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate the process operation of preparation equipment to produce flaked raw soybeans and finished soy meal within required specifications. Operate machinery safely and efficiently while completing necessary paperwork for record keeping. Perform safety checks to maintain equipment condition and communicate process problems for team problem solving. Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule to SDSP standards and comply with Safe Quality Food policies. Learn R.O. system operations, boiler procedures, and sieve analysis adjustments; conduct walkthroughs of preparation areas to identify equipment and explain purposes. Train fellow associates and management staff while supporting the team during operational and non-operational times. Work 12-hour shifts rotating between day and night schedules, including weekends and holidays, with night shift differential pay.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possess the ability to process new information and communicate with others both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to train fellow associates and management staff
- Able to consistently demonstrate basic math, computer and typing skills
- Must actively participate as a team member to maintain a safe and positive work environment
- Must be available to switch from day shift to night shift every 8 days and rotate between 4 consecutive 12 hour shifts, followed by 4 days off, and return to work the opposite shift for 4 consecutive shifts
- Must be available to work shifts that fall on weekends and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- basic knowledge of the R.O. system for starting, stopping, and knowing when a problem is occurring
- basic knowledge of the boilers concerning operating in the event of a shutdown or start up
- basic knowledge of the process and computers
- ability to give the control room technician relief for short periods of time
- procedures on sieve analysis, PerCon and how adjustments are made
- conduct a walkthrough of all areas of preparation
- able to identify equipment and explain its purpose to the process
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