Process Operator

Company Name:
Guardian Lima, LLC
Company Address:
2485 Houx Parkway
Lima, OH 45804
Date Job is Available:
January 2nd, 2025
Deadline for Application:
February 2nd, 2025
Job Description:
Guardian Energy Lima has an opening for a Process Operator. We offer the opportunity to earn an excellent hourly rate, full benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and a strong bonus program. Our work environment is described as clean, safe, and friendly. If you are looking for a great opportunity for learning and advancement this is the place for you!   Process Operator: The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company.   Job Duties:  
  • Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
  • Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required
  • Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
  • Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures
  • Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required
  • Safely mix and make timely additions of process chemicals as instructed by Shift Lead
  • Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities as required
  • Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs
  • Work in a safe manner always
  • Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
  • Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies
  Qualifications:   Education/Certification: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
  Required Knowledge & Experience:
  • Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License required
  Skills/Abilities:       
  • Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines
  • Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary
  • Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance
  Physical Strength: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.   To Appy: Complete Online Application at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ad16ffef-e90b-45d7-81ce-4e4c8bd0b495&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=550508
Qualifications:
Qualifications:   Education/Certification: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
  Required Knowledge & Experience:
  • Experience in the operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License required
  Skills/Abilities:       
  • Ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS)
  • Punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines
  • Ability to maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to communicate information and state problems or challenges to be resolved in a clear, concise, courteous, nondiscriminatory, and professional manner and be able to provide clarification as necessary
  • Capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance
  Physical Strength: This job may require lifting of up to 50 pounds frequently.