Careers
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $17-$21/hr, DOE DOQ
Summary
Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment in the shipping and receiving areas including weighing systems, loading and unloading equipment. Operators will receive dried distillers grains by rail and truck and ship NovaMeal and NovaOil on trucks and railcars. The team member in this position is responsible for understanding and executing standard operating procedures and is expected to ensure proper response during normal and abnormal operating situations. Additionally, operators are responsible for communicating process events to both supervisors and on-coming shift team members. Novita Nutrition operates on a 24-hour continuous schedule. Team member will work rotating 12 hour shifts and must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed. This position is located at the Novita Aurora plant facility located 2 miles east of Brookings, South Dakota. job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plant Operations
Ability to learn and operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations,
Understand and follow plant operating procedures for the shipping and receiving areas which includes rail car movement and bulk storage operations,
Operate machinery which will include, but is not limited to a front end loader, skid steer, forklift, man lift and rail car mover,
Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned,
Provide a high level of customer service and maintain a professional presence at all times,
Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all shipping and receiving information is completed and sample results are documented,
Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status
Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members
Perform lockout tag out for permitted work including confined space entries and equipment maintenance and cleaning,
Team member can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Environmental, Health & Safety
Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department,
Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities,
Perform all tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.
Maintenance
Assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as completing equipment lubrication PMs, assembling and disassembling equipment,
Learn and utilize CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System) to create work requests,
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment inconsistencies and failures.
Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; with an Associate’s degree or higher education preferred. Experience working in a production plant environment is preferred.
Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email.
Certificates and Licenses: None.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position operates in a process plant environment with strict safety, regulatory and conduct standards. The individual may be exposed to noise, heat and other elements in outdoor and indoor environments. While performing duties of this position, the individual may be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels and chemicals. Specific physical requirements include:
• Occasionally working in confined spaces,
• Wearing proper respiratory protection,
• Occasionally lifting weight up to 50#,
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 50#,
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Working at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees,
• Standing for extended periods of time,
• Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.
Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026
Director of Merchandising
Reports To: CEO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: DOE DOQ
Summary
Manages and executes Novita Nutrition’s processing margin. Responsible for raw material procurement, logistics, and requisite risk management. Member of the Risk Management Committee (RMC).
job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Risk Management Committee Member (RMC)
- Member of the RMC which develops raw material procurement and finished product merchandising strategies for the business.
- Implements Novita’s risk management policies and procedures; ensures compliance with policy set by the Board of Directors, Senior Management, investor, lender, and auditor requirements.
- Participates in analysis and reconciliation of feedstock and product positions and reviews the monthly P&L reported to ensure accuracy of the reported position.
- Maintains balanced book of business for purchases and sales to be in compliance with long/short position.
- Monitors both raw material and finished product target market values to produce a spot and forward margin outlook for the RMC.
- Assess potential impact of forward prices on hedge strategies and hedge ratio targets.
- Responsible to coordinate with finance to issue a daily report for distribution to the RMC.
Procurement
- Responsible for execution of Novita Nutrition raw material procurement and logistics.
- Establish and maintain a close working relationship with producers and marketers of DDGS.
- Monitor the market and communicate the impact changing market conditions could have on availability and pricing of feedstock as well as market value and demand for products.
- Maintain a position report on projected tonnage of feedstock purchases, sales of products and financial hedges by month.
- Maintain a margin report showing contract and spot purchases and sales of products to estimate margin per ton and EBITDA by month.
- Write purchase agreements for DDGS to ensure the least cost delivered price balanced with highest product quality to maximize business margin.
- Coordinate daily with the operational team to effectively manage raw material deliveries and inventories to meet the needs of the processing facility.
- Support marketing staff and external resources to support direct customer relationships.
- Coordinate daily with the operational team to ensure maximum throughput and the optimal product yields to maximize returns.
- Works with plant operations personnel as required to ensure adequate DDGS receiving, grading, and unloading procedures according Novita’s procedures and USDA and FSMA specifications.
Product Sales
- Develop and execute NovaMeal and NovaOil sales strategies to ensure access and distribution to the highest net back margins for the business.
- Work with staff and 3rd party marketer on product sales to maximized value to the business.
Truck and Rail Logistics
- Manage railcar fleet lease program, optimizing fleet size and subleases.
- Manages all aspects of shipping and receiving logistics of both suppliers and customers to ensure timely feedstock and product deliveries.
- Identify and quantify other commodity trading opportunities that would leverage backhauls and plant unit train shipping capability of the facility.
Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communications: Strong written and verbal presentation capabilities, with the ability to make presentations to Board of Directors, Senior Management, investors, lenders, producers, customers, and other groups including plant tours.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with spreadsheet software and basic knowledge of word processing software plus experience both researching issues and accessing information on the Internet. Specific knowledge of grain management software and systems is desirable.
Certificates and Licenses: Holding relevant licenses and/or certificates on the Chicago Board of Trade is desirable.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises all employees in procurement and logistics for all Novita locations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the procurement and sales area in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026
Process Operator
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $20-$24/hr, DOE DOQ
Summary
Responsible for the safe operation of all plant processing equipment including boilers, solvent extraction and pelleting operations. Operators are required to maintain knowledge of the process flow, computerized equipment and be aware of hazards associated with the process. The team member in this position is responsible for understanding and executing standard operating procedures and is expected to ensure proper response during normal and abnormal operating situations. Additionally, operators are responsible for communicating process events to both supervisors and on-coming shift team members. Novita Nutrition operates on a 24-hour continuous schedule. Team member will work rotating 12 hour shifts and must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed. This position is located at the Novita Aurora plant facility located 2 miles east of Brookings, South Dakota. job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plant Operations
Ability to learn and operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations,
Understand and follow plant operating procedures for start-up, shut-down, temporary and emergency operations
Utilize process data, trend analysis and training to monitor, troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize plant operation,
Collect and test samples on all designated product streams and take action based on results when required,
Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all process information is completed and sample results are documented,
May load and unload bulk chemical trucks while maintaining a high level of safety and customer service,
Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status,
Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned,
Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members,
Perform lockout tag out for permitted work including confined space entries and equipment maintenance and cleaning,
Operate machinery which will include, but is not limited to a front end loader, skid steer, forklift and man lift,
Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments,
Provide a high level of customer service and maintain a professional presence at all times.
Environmental, Health & Safety
Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department,
Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities,
Perform all tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.
Maintenance
Assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as completing equipment lubrication PMs, assembling and disassembling equipment,
Learn and utilize CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System) to create work requests,
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment inconsistencies and failures.
Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, with an Associate’s degree or higher education preferred. Experience working in a production plant environment required, with previous experience working in a solvent extraction plant preferred.
Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email.
Certificates and Licenses: None.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position operates in a process plant environment with strict safety, regulatory and conduct standards. The individual may be exposed to noise, heat and other elements in outdoor and indoor environments. While performing duties of this position, the individual may be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels and chemicals. Specific physical requirements include:
• Occasionally working in confined spaces,
• Wearing proper respiratory protection,
• Occasionally lifting weight up to 50#,
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 50#,
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Working at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees,
• Standing for extended periods of time,
• Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.
Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026
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