POET

POET

Plant Technician

Preston, MN

Sponsorship not specified$21k-$33kDetected 30 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 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.
  • Stand indoors to clean and maintain areas
  • Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area

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

Compensation

  • $21-$33 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

  • $$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program!
  • Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually
  • Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

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.
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