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.

General Maintenance Support

• Repairs or replaces plant equipment or systems on a scheduled or emergency basis,
• Maintains industrial machinery and equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand and power tools,
• Moves, assembles, installs, or dismantles machinery,
• Interprets schematic diagrams, blueprints, and sketches,
• Analyzes plans for new equipment and maps out space to unpack and assemble,
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as required,
• Interacts directly with operations to ensure scheduled work can be completed,
• Diagnose and trouble-shoot maintenance related issues, repairing or replacing components
• 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 & Experience: High School diploma or GED required. 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience with knowledge of maintenance procedures for pumps, valves, motors and conveyors preferred. Previous fabrication and welding experience 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 is desirable.

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: None required.

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.

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

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

Facility Engineering

• Manage and coordinate contracted work to implement Capital Projects as necessary. This includes safe work, quality of installed product, adherence to engineering specifications and engineering input to design issues.
• Complete assigned pre-startup plan actions, including developing Process Safety Management Program and documentation, supporting regulatory program and commissioning / startup plan development.
• Develop and oversee Performance Test plan, including environmental documentation and testing requirements.
• Coordinate with production staff for requiring any facility outage or extra operations staffing to complete project and implement.
• Develop scope of work and budget through phase implementation project development process.
• Identify facility projects to increase efficiencies, improve safety, decrease working capital costs, and improve yields.

Plant Operations

• Perform all job duties and challenge others to perform in a safe manner, comply with all regulatory requirements and continually challenge performance to get to the next level for long term profitability of the business.
• Facility Optimization by working with the Operations Team to optimize plant operations using historical data, determining operating parameters/procedures and operator knowledge.
• Identify bottlenecking areas throughout plant, devise a solution to the bottleneck and implement.
• Focus on oil yields, shrink, energy efficiencies and product loss improvements through using a systematic means of approach method.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert on the plant process controls system – modifying control logic, tuning loops, utilizing advanced process control functions, developing reports, trends, and graphics to support operational needs.
• Recommend technology improvements and develop scope / payback for said recommendations.
• Lead Process Improvement Projects through means of Continuous Improvement Methods.
• Balance safe operations, product quality, production rates, yields and efficiencies.
• Lead site’s OSHA’s Process Safety Management Program.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for production issues.
• Backfill manager roles at times due to workload, absences, and vacations.
• Own Process Safety Management Program by ensuring facility is adhering to all 14 elements of the PSM program.
• Support plant shutdown planning processes and work execution assignments.
• Participate in off-hours on-call program thru scheduled rotational assignments.

All other duties as assigned.

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: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 3-7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in hexane extraction process plant required.

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.

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.

Certificates and Licenses: None.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the 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,
• 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.

• Provides day-to-day Human Resource services. Assists employees and management.
• Develops and schedules new hire and exiting orientations.
• Manages Novita’s employee recognition programs and events.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, etc. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, certification, etc.
• Participates and provides guidance in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains employee-related databases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
• Maintains historical human resource records by managing a filing and retrieval system, keeping past and current records.
• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Maintains organization staff by managing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
• In coordination with management develops, implements and administers job skills program.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Pursues professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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 & Experience: bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field is required, preference given to advance degree. Three plus years’ experience of demonstrated knowledge of human resources theories and practices related to recruitment, organizational development, and employee communication.

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team. This position requires excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. As required by law, this position is to ensure and maintain confidentiality.

Organizational Skills: Highly organized with attention to detail, and the ability to work well at all levels of the organization. This position requires excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

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. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites or related software is required along with the ability to quickly learn the HRIS.

Certificates and Licenses: Preference given for HR related certifications.

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 notices, heat and other indoor and outdoor environments.  Physical requirements include:

• Occasionally lifting weight up to 20#,
• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Occasionally climbing several flights of stairs,
• 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