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
Regional Account Manager(s) for MN & WI
Reports To: VP of Sales and Merchandising
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay Range: DOE, DOQ
Summary
The Regional Account Manager is responsible for managing customer accounts to increase product volume sales and value as well as supporting the needs of customers, nutritionists, and resellers by utilizing knowledge, expertise, customer feedback, and current research. This position will focus on showing customers how Novita’s branded product, NovaMeal®, brings economic value from income over feed to improve their business economics. NovaMeal is a bypass protein for the dairy market. They will provide service and support to ensure customers success and satisfaction. The account manager would also be a resource by providing product nutritional and quality information as well as analysis, research and results from research trials and other sources of credible information. This position is located in the Upper Midwestern U.S. and will require local and out-of-state travel. job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Learn NovaMeal’s value proposition, technical attributes, and sales tools to effectively communicate the economic benefits to customers,
• Develop close working relationships with customers, nutritionists, and resellers to ensure they have a good understanding of our product(s) nutritional profile, and economic value they provide, to grow Novita’s business and economic return,
• Attend tradeshows, nutrition conferences and meetings as defined by the sales management,
• Work with nutritionists and customers on ration formulations to help them make changes to their diets and provide best practice advice on transitioning the diet
• Close on sales opportunities, write up sales agreements and submit to sales administration at the end of each day,
• Involve Novita’s Director of Technical Services on technical formulation challenges, answer nutritionist questions, and troubleshoot challenges,
• Make on-farm visits to confirm customer satisfaction, take product and TMR samples for analysis, if needed,
• Maintain nutritionist, customer profiles and communication information as well as sales opportunity information within Novita’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system,
• Enter customer concerns and product issues into Novita’s CRM system and work with company personnel to resolve issues in a timely fashion,
• Suggest solutions and advise customers on best application of company products,
• Identify strategic industry leaders, influencers, and organizations, and communicate the value that Novita’s products bring,
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to improve product positioning and messages for direct marketing, social media, and traditional media,
• Stay current on relevant research and industry trends and bring appropriate information to the Novita Team,
• Enhance the value of Novita by striving for excellence of product and professionalism,
• Utilize best practices in customer retention tactics to keep and maintain lasting relationships with customers,
• All other duties as defined.
Qualifications and Competencies
Following are multiple criteria essential to meeting the requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 and Experience:
• A degree in agricultural business, dairy or animal science, with experience with ruminant nutrition,
• 3+ years’ practical sales experience with dairy nutrition products or the animal feed industry,
• Experience with applied animal research and product development,
• Experience selling a branded product is helpful.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities presently.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet sites. A preference will be provided to those candidates with nutritional modelling software experience.
Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to comfortably present information both in-person and remotely, required. Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working collaboratively with others is a must.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to identify, track communications, and execute logistics opportunities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position as both local and out-of-town travel is required on occasion.
Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed is key to this position.
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:
• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Driving for long periods of time,
• Navigating in uneven terrain and outdoor elements,
• Occasionally lifting 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally standing for extended periods of time.
Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026
Director of Technical Services
Reports To: VP of Sales and Merchandising
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay Range: DOE, DOQ
Summary
The Director of Technical Services is responsible for all technical aspects of company products. This is a Novita management position which support the needs of customers, nutritionists, sales team, and Value-Added Resellers (VAR) by utilizing knowledge, expertise, customer feedback, and current research. This position will also focus on supporting add-on sales with existing customers and ensure customer satisfaction by providing product quality information as well as analysis, research, and results from research trials and other sources of credible information. The position requires local and out-of-state travel. job application
Responsibilities & Experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Be responsible for all product technical aspects of the business.
• Prepare sample rations including NovaMeal upon dairy or nutritionist request.
• Effectively communicate Novita’s product value proposition, nutritional value, comparison with competitive products as well as our products economic benefit to customers.
• Maintain an understanding of the changes the nutritionist or customer would like to make to their diets and provide best practices advice on transitioning the diet.
• Stay current on all aspects of company technical support to advance sales and customers’ success with company products including specifications, competitive analysis, research, ration software characterization validations, revising and distributing feed libraries, etc.
• Train and support the sales team with current information on the value of products, how products fit into rations, and applicable nutrition concepts.
• Hold training webinars for customers, nutritionist, and VARs.
• Work closely with key large customers and nutritionists to understand their nutritional needs and opportunities to improve their income over feed costs.
• Suggest solutions and advise customers on best applications of company products.
• Identify strategic industry leaders, influencers, and organizations and communicate the value that Novita’s products provide.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing and the sales team to arrive at strategic product positioning and messages to communicate to the field.
• Stay current on relevant industry research and industry trends and bring appropriate information to the Novita Team.
• Implement and oversee customer concern process within Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Make on-farm visits to key accounts to confirm customer satisfaction.
• Enhance Novita’s value by striving for excellence of product and professionalism of the team.
• Lead product development by formulating new products which provide incremental economics to the business.
• Manage all aspects of existing and future research and development, 3rd parties’ trials and on-farm demonstrations.
Qualifications and Competencies
Following are multiple criteria essential to meeting the requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 and Experience:
• An advanced degree in ruminant nutrition with preference given to PhD.
• 5+ years’ practical experience in dairy nutrition and the feed industry.
• Experience with applied animal research and product development.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet sites used to manage the business.
Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to comfortably present information both in-person and remotely, required. Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working collaboratively with others is a must.
Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to identify opportunities, track communications, and progress on business opportunities and responsibilities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.
Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position as both local and out-of-town travel is required on occasion.
Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed is key to this position.
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:
• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Driving and travel for long periods of time,
• Navigating in uneven terrain and outdoor elements,
• Occasionally lifting 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally standing for extended periods of time.
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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