This position operates machinery in the cook, distillation, evaporation, and centrifuge areas of a dry mill ethanol plant. Primary functions are to operate machines and the computer control system for the plant; test and make adjustments to the equipment in order to optimize plant efficiencies; operate cook/fermentation areas; operate machinery for distillation and energy center; and to ensure that the operation of such machinery remains in compliance with all applicable Company standards and government regulations.Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Operates process equipment including testing and adjust the equipment in order to optimize plant efficiencies, handles bulk chemicals and assists team members on the plant sitePerforms Cleaning in Place (CIP) routines on all required process equipment in the distillation/de-watering areasConducts quality control tests on product streams; samples and tests products and enters data into the electronic data systemFollows procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batchingComplies with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilitiesMaintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered toMaintains accurate and timely production data logs, reviews logbooks, inventory sheets, and process computer prior to relieving the previous shift operatorPerforms required inspection rounds; records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift  Reviews collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant productionEnsures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with incoming operatorsNotifies Team Leader of any production or safety problemsAssists team members on plant site as directed by the Team Leader and Production ManagerEnsures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazardsAttends toolbox maintenance, toolbox safety, benefits and other meetings as required    Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned
