Careers
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $17-$20/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
Plant Manager
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay Range: DOE, DOQ
Summary
The Plant Manager must be an accomplished leader with proven ability to overcome challenges and improve operational performance. This position is responsible for leading the plant team to optimize product quality, production rates, yield and plant efficiency while meeting safety, environmental, regulatory and financial goals. This position is located at the Novita Aurora plant (2 miles east of Brookings, South Dakota) and will require some travel between locations as well as limited out-of-town travel. job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform all job duties and challenge others to perform in a safe manner,
- Comply with all regulatory requirements,
- Continually challenge performance to get to the next level for long term profitability of the business,
- Lead plant team to meet or exceed goals and targets in areas of safety, production rates, yields, quality, efficiencies and cost,
- Balance safe operations, product quality, production rates, yields and efficiencies,
- Support troubleshooting efforts for production issues,
- Meet Operating Budget by managing expenses,
- Participate in annual capital and operating budget planning and development,
- Oversee EHS functions, placing personnel and industrial safety ahead of all else, ensuring regulatory compliance,
- Oversee production operations, ensuring alignment for plan with sales projections, optimize plant operations using historical data, determining operating parameters/procedures and operator knowledge,
- Oversee maintenance activities, ensuring plant team performs requirements of maintenance program in its scope of duties,
- Oversee Plant Engineering functions including plant optimization, PSM compliance and capital project process,
- Oversee laboratory operations to meet safety, environmental, regulatory and product quality assurance requirements,
- Utilize effective laboratory process monitoring to supplement instrumentation in the process to achieve optimal results,
- Identify problems before failure, interface with CMMS for proper recording and identification of corrective measures,
- Resolve any repeat or significant failures thru root cause failure analysis,
- Lead plant shutdown planning processes and work execution assignments,
- Participate in off-hours on-call program thru scheduled rotational assignments,
- Develop key leaders across plant positions.
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 in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred with a minimum of 7 years’ related experience in supervisory and management positions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience in hexane extraction process plant is preferred.
Communications: Strong written and verbal presentation capabilities are a must. This position will be expected to make presentations to Board of Directors, Senior Management, investors, lenders, producers, customers or 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: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the plant operations area as assigned in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Participate with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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,
• Viewing and working on a computer for 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
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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