Production Operator PL

Description

Job Summary: Execute and monitor the corn ethanol production process steps, ensuring continuous and efficient equipment operation and contributing to final product quality. Key Highlights: 1. Support cooking, fermentation, distillation, and drying operations 2. Conduct rounds, checklists, and visual inspections to maintain an organized area 3. Monitor process parameters and report deviations or anomalies Execute and monitor the corn ethanol production process steps (cooking, fermentation, distillation, oil separation, and drying), ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient equipment operation under direct supervision, thereby contributing to final product performance and quality. * Support cooking, fermentation, distillation, oil separation, and drying operations under the supervision of the team leader or senior operator; * Perform rounds, checklists, and visual inspections to maintain an organized and clean area (5S); * Collect samples and perform simple measurements (pH, °Brix, temperature), recording data in spreadsheets or systems; * Operate pumps, valves, conveyors, and other basic equipment locally per instructions and SOPs; * Assist in equipment start-up and shutdown procedures, applying lockout/tagout (LOTO) when instructed; * Monitor process parameters and report deviations, alarms, or anomalies (e.g., leaks, unusual noises, vibrations, out-of-range temperatures) to the control room/team leader; * Organize and replenish process materials (enzymes, nutrients, antifoaming agents), verifying labels, quantities, and expiration dates; * Support moisture control during drying (DDG/DDGS) and perform simple checks on centrifuges and decanters; * Accurately complete operational reports and shift handover documentation; * Actively participate in daily safety meetings (DDS), trainings, drills, and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen). Requirements: * Basic understanding of cooking, fermentation, distillation, oil separation, and drying processes; * Basic ability to read instruments (temperature, pressure, level, pH, °Brix); * Familiarity with safety and quality principles (PPE, 5S, LOTO, JSA – with internal training); * Basic computer skills (data entry and spreadsheet use).