The Production Operator is responsible testing and reporting plant operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while supporting the Company's policies, goals and objectives.  This position is scheduled in 12 hr. shifts. Weekends and holidays when scheduled.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Operate all processes and equipment associated with the plantOperate DCS (computer control system)Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batchingMaintain accurate and efficient logs.Analyze complied data and make adjustment(s) to optimize plant operationProduce APIs and when appropriate intermediates in accordance with pre-approved instructionsMake sure all production deviations are reported and evaluated.Make sure that production facilities are clean and when appropriate disinfectedCommunicate effectively with all personal details of what has occurred and what is supposed to be done during the next shift including the instructions in the log bookLoad out commoditiesLoad out tankers and railcars, sample and complete checklist items as per SOP requirementsBecome a certified operator of rail mover, forklift, wheel loader, man lift, and skid loaderCommunicate inventory and quality control to Production Supervisor and others as neededPerform quality control test on product streamsNotify shift supervisor of any issues or concerns regarding plant operations, etcMaintain plant facilities by practicing effective housekeeping proceduresComplete any and all tasks assigned by supervisorMaintain a team environment with all other employees and departments while providing a high level of customer service and a friendly atmospherePromote Three Rivers Energy, in the community

　　*Education/Language Ability: * Individual must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.  Individual must be able to work with fractions, metric system, percentages, and decimals.  Must be able to read, write, and comprehend the English Language. Individual must be able to legally work in the United States.

　　Physical Demands

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.

　　Work Environment

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

　　Experience working in an FDA regulated environment or food environment is desirable.