Careers

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Screens calls, visitors, and emails to eliminate and/or prioritize in order to maximize the CEO’s daily calendar and “to-do’s”.
• Conducts daily briefings with the CEO to keep him well informed of current correspondence, requests, etc., following up as requested.
• Coordinates CEO’s schedule, routinely updating him to keep him informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Provides administrative support, including assistance in composing and editing routine and advanced correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports; prepares outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Opens, reads, and acts upon incoming mail as required.
• Participates in meetings as requested to take meeting notes for future distribution and follow-up.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings—preparing agendas, reserving and preparing facilities, etc.
• Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations; creates detailed itineraries.
• Assists CEO with personal tasks as requested.
• Manages special projects as needed, e.g., mailings, company events, etc.
• Conducts research as requested, using the Internet and other resources; compiles and creates statistical reports.
• Works with and updates internal data systems.
• Organizes and maintains executive files with a high level of detail and confidentiality.
• Arranges conference calls as requested.
• Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials as requested.
• Assists in preparing and filing expense reports.
• Supports the Human Resources department by providing bi-weekly payroll support.
• Assists Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable as requested.
• Prepares packages for shipping as requested, including boxing materials, printing labels, and delivering to shipping location as requested.
• Maintains and files business documents with the state and federal government as requested.
• Greets guests in a welcoming and professional manner, answering multiple-line telephone, and routing visitors and/or calls to appropriate area or person.
• Performs well in a fast pasted, changing environment and ready to accept new ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Four-year degree from an accredited institution preferred plus three to five years related experience in a professional environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Traits, Characteristics, and Requirements:

• Requires a high level of professionalism and an appreciation for the confidentiality and sensitivity of information received and handled.
• Requires handling of time-sensitive material in a responsible manner.
• Relies on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Requires a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Requires maximum attention to detail and organization skills.
• Requires respectful and timely customer service, to both internal and external customers.
• Must be a team player and self-starter with a positive attitude.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, email, database software, quick books, and contact management software required; specific knowledge and fluency in MS Office Professional and the Internet are desirable.

Communication Skills: Excellent telephone and oral communication skills and perfected written grammar and communication skills are essential.

Transportation: Some local travel may be required. Must have own transportation.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to noise, heat, and other indoor and outdoor environments. 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 up to 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General Maintenance Support

• Repairs or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis,
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as required,
• Interacts directly with operations to ensure scheduled work can be completed,
• Assists with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues,
• Monitors reliability of equipment,
• Knows and understands city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to maintenance and plant equipment, and work in a safe manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times,
• Works a schedule that occasionally requires overtime or call-in as required,
• Participates in plant turn-arounds,
• Participates in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

Capital Projects

• Works with Plant Engineer and external contractors to plan, assist and implement installation of new equipment or systems.

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Participates 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,
• Performs 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.

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 GED required.

Experience: 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience with knowledge of maintenance procedures for pumps, valves, motors and conveyors preferred. Previous welding experience preferred but not required Experience as Journeyman Millwright, Pipe Fitter or machine repair may be potential fit for this position. Also, a background in mobile equipment, heavy equipment may be considered.

Communications: Strong written and verbal capabilities required.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain process 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. Previous experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:  Journeyman electrician license and ISA certification preferred.

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. Must be willing to work unscheduled shifts not limited to but including working on an on-call schedule and call ins when required. 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate and communicate the nutritional value of current product and competitive products and be able ensure NovaMeal® application to ruminant animals is pre-eminent to other competing proteins;
• Effectively communicate Novita’s product value proposition and its economic benefit to customers;
• Work closely with key large customers and nutritionists to understand their nutritional needs and opportunities to improve their income over feed costs;
• Be responsible for all product technical aspects of the business;
• Lead product development by formulating new products which provide incremental economics to the business and lead the roll-out of approved new product line extensions;
• Manage all aspects of existing and future research and development, 3^rd parties’ trials and on-farm demonstrations;
• 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;
• Manage company technical services and product R&D staff to 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;
• 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.

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.

• An advanced degree in ruminant nutrition with preference given to PhD;
• 5 to 10 years’ practical experience in dairy nutrition and the feed industry;
• Experience with applied animal research and product development.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Technical Services and Research and Development Managers.

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 attain a goal while maintaining 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: Results driven, ability to manage multiple projects, ability to insure accountability on himself and drive goals within an engaged team with and prioritize as needed is key to this position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to noise, heat, and other indoor and outdoor environments. 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 up to 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

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,
• 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,
• 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,
• Oversee Plant Engineering functions including plant optimization, PSM compliance and capital project process,
• 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.

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

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