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Grain Processing Corporation

PROCESS OPERATOR

Grain Processing Corporation, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 47169

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Ready to join a US Best Managed Company? Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Process Operator! The Process Operator will operate equipment for the manufacturing of grain byproducts.

The position is based in Washington, IN.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain good operating condition of all equipment.

Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues of equipment and write work orders for mechanical or electrical repair as needed.

Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean work area.

Work with minimal supervision to maintain the process flow and meet or exceed production schedules.

Keep precise records of production, quality, and environmental impacts in a daily log.

Pull product samples and perform quality checks using calibrated equipment or measurement tools, recording results if applicable.

Ensure lab inspector/runner receives product samples promptly and communicate with QC lab personnel to ensure quality results are in spec.

Perform work in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations, reporting potential incidents or actual incidents through the Incident Reporting Procedure.

Assist with the handling, storage, and flow of finished product through the warehouse and packaging area.

Facilitate or assist rail or truck loading and unloading of product.

Perform other duties as needed to support the GPC operation.

Assist other production operators throughout the plant when problems arise.

Experience & Qualifications

Computer proficiency.

Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Reasoning and problem solving skills.

Mechanical aptitude.

Ability to work independently.

Experience working in a non-climate controlled environment (heat and cold, dust or dirt).

12‑hour rotating shift operation – rotating from days to nights every two weeks, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.

Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Must wear protective equipment (hard hat, steel or composite toe shoes/boots, safety glasses, ear protection, respirator).

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Education

High School or above.

Travel

0‑10%.

Additional Info

Smoke and tobacco free workplace.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Services

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