POET
Plant Technician
Mitchell, SD
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago
CommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeFood Safety
About the role
- The Plant Technician is responsible for the operation of all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility.
- In the area of maintenance, Plant Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, basic repair, and cleaning of all equipment associated with bioprocessing processes.
- At times, Plant Technicians may be asked to assist Maintenance Technicians in more technical and complex maintenance procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
- Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
- Maintain accurate and timely logs.
- Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results and make adjustments to optimize plant operations, timely and accurately document results and enter results into our data collection system, PI.
- Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
- Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.
- For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.
- We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Plant Technician II: Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required.
- Plant Technician III: Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.
- Use your knowledge to maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice to have
- experience in a production environment preferred.
- Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
- Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
- You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite.
- High level of personal integrity
- Interpersonal skills. ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
Skills
- Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance
- Carry up to 40 lbs, with our without assistance
- Push with a force of 10lbs, with or without assistance
- Pull with a force of up to 85lbs, with or without assistance
- Bend, twist, turn, kneel, and crouch, while holding light and medium weighted objects
Compensation
- Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
- Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
- Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours available on day ONE!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
- This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.
- It's the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way.
- Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
- Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Company info
- At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible.
Equal opportunity
- POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
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