Position Summary:     
You can take pride in operating equipment that produces high quality, all-natural food grade soybean oil in our Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certified facility. As a self-motivated, safety-minded, reliable team member with a strong mechanical aptitude, you have the drive to learn and excel at monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting our refinery process, testing and ensuring product quality, and loading outbound bulk tankers.
 
Location:         Valders, WI
 
Reports To:      Refinery and Bottling Plant Manager
 
Work Schedule:

• Shift :  7 days on; 7 days off (rotation begins every Wednesday)
  • Days:  5:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Days:    $24.00/hour

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Pay Incentive
• Health Insurance (100% company-paid premium)
• Health Reimbursement Account (reimburses 50% of annual deductible)
• Dental Insurance (50% company-paid premium)
• Life Insurance (100% company-paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match (100% immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Much More!

• Monitor PLC and operations of refinery equipment and processes according to established SQF procedures
• Make necessary adjustments to optimize production efficiency
• Maintain designated sanitary schedule to Quality Roasting standards
• Work with the Quality Assurance Technician to assist with basic quality control tests to ensure product meets specifications
• Learn to perform routine maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Learn to troubleshoot our refinery process by assisting Lead Refinery Technicians in resolving any production issues that may occur
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Lead Refinery Technician and/or Refinery Plant Manager
• Load outbound bulk tankers
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices based on our SQF Programs
• Complete required paperwork and maintain accurate records of production data and quality test results
• Participate in safety training and adhere to all safety protocols
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operation
• Perform other tasks, as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, refinery operations or similar industry experience; experience in food processing is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Basic understanding of refinery processes and equipment is a plus
• Availability to work 12-hour shifts
• Desire and ability to work independently and contribute to a strong team environment
• Desire to learn and develop technical skills
• Reliable team member with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards
• Dependable and self-motivated
• Good verbal and written communications

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, climb, sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach above shoulder level, use fine finger movements and push/pull, carry/lift light to heavy loads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally kneel