Flint Hills Resources is seeking a Production Operator at our Iowa Falls ethanol plant.

JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES:

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Maintain self awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to your supervisor or EH&S Manager.
• Maintain area equipment to ensure operational reliability at all times
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities
• Lock out, hot work, and other safety procedure compliance
• Maintain operation of plant within designated limits
• Housekeeping in the plant area to ensure a safe and clean workplace
• Perform routine checks of equipment
• Maintain appropriate logs
• Make necessary adjustments to maintain normal operation of equipment
• Report any unusual situations to the Shift Leader as they occur
• Prevent spills and releases wherever possible
• Actively promote FHRs Values and Guiding Principles with team members, outside vendors, and customers.
• Additional duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong commitment to safety and environmental issues. Willingness to adhere to all safety and health rules, plant rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft products and ability to learn to use proprietary databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules
• Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently
• Must possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must be open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, and be able to resolve problems in a respectful manner.
• Must possess a valid driver`s license
  

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Previous ethanol or chemical plant operations experience
  

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
  

EDUCATION PREFERRED:

• Technical School training (Industrial plant operations or Process Technology)
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OR UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the essential duties of this position, the Team Member will be exposed to chemicals, moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, internal and external temperature/weather conditions. Qualified individuals must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.

Specific physical requirements include:

• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling and grasping. Standing for extended periods of time, walking up to one (1) mile per day, and data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.
  
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally; Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs frequently (unassisted)
  
• Capable of using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments both mechanical and electrical. Ability to open valves and torque bolts up to 1.5 inches and 200 inch lbs
  
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb several flights of stairs and ladders up to 200 feet
  
• Hearing, seeing (acuity - near far and depth)
  
• Exposure to environmental conditions (frequently walking in and outdoors) with exposure to extreme cold and warm temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees
  
• Must be willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
  
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots and hearing protection)
  
• Must be able to work rotational on-call, call-ins and weekend work as needed
  
• Ability to work overtime as needed
  
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and pre-hire physical.
  
  

Flint Hills Resources is an independent refining and chemicals company. The company has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $5.3 billion since 2002. Its refineries and ethanol plants produce fuels that power much of Texas, the Midwest and the Alaska interior. Its petrochemicals are used to manufacture goods such as plastics, building products and packaging materials. Its asphalt is used in communities across the Midwest and Alaska. The base oils it markets are the principle raw material used to produce premium motor oil, commercial lubricants and sealants and coatings.

Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,600 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, ethanol plants, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas, and ethanol plants in Iowa. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Flint Hills owns an interest in base oils plant in Louisiana, and a biodiesel feedstock development company in California. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.