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.

Commodity Movements

• DDGS – coordinate with Director of Merchandising, vendors, trucking vendors and railroad the inbound shipments of DDGS to meet production / inventory targets.
• Audit freight invoices.
• Coordinate physical movement, application, and final settlement of all inbound ingredients with vendors.

Transportation Cost

• Review all freight payments for accuracy and completeness, address discrepancies quickly.
• Manage inbound rail logistics including billing, tracking and tracing of loaded inbound rail cars.
• Monitor inbound trucking company performance.
• Optimize inbound and outbound loads in order to achieve efficient transportation for Novita.

Plan Development

• Enter purchase contracts into Great Plains accounting software.
• Monitor contract balances.
• Report procurement effectiveness and manage KPI publications.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure availability.
• Daily – communicate via written plan needs for next day’s receiving schedule.
• Weekly – communicate via written plan next week’s receiving schedule.

Plant Inventories

• Ensure optimum levels of DDGS are available for meeting production plan.
• Communicate inbound schedule with production staff.

Trucking Firm Relationships

• Single point contact for inbound railroads and trucking firms.
• Develop relationships with key trucking firms, establishing preferred rate structures and priority movements.

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 & 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.

• Associates degree from two-year college in a related technical field,
• 5 years of work experience in an agriculture, logistics or other related field,
• Accounting experience a plus,
• Solid understanding of transportation industry.

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to identify, track communications, and execute logistics opportunities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Management Skills:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner,
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, developing alternative solutions when appropriate,
• Coordinates project plans, communicating changes and progress,
• Displays orientation to profitability, working within approved budget, and developing and implementing cost-saving measures,
• Aligns work with strategic goals,
• Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, while supporting and explaining reasoning behind decisions,
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process,
• Makes timely decisions.

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,
• Occasionally lifting up to 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Occasionally working in confined spaces or on elevated platforms and surfaces,
• Occasionally wearing proper respiratory protection,
• 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.

• Greets guests in a welcoming and professional manner, answering multiple-line telephone, and routing visitors and/or calls to appropriate area or person.
• Screens calls, visitors, and emails to eliminate and/or prioritize to maximize daily calendar and responsibilities.
• Files legal and other documents both in an electronic and physical filing system.
• Maintains and files business documents with the state and federal government.
• Organizes and maintains executive files with a high level of detail and confidentiality.
• Fills out agreements with contact information, current dates and provides feedback on changes made to the agreement from previous versions.
• Arranges and coordinates travel schedules and reservations; creates detailed itineraries.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings and conference calls—preparing agendas, reserving rooms, and preparing facilities, etc.
• Coordinates catered work events,
• Manage special projects as needed, e.g., mailings, company events,
• Participates in meetings as requested to take meeting notes for future distribution and follow-up.
• Opens, reads, and acts upon incoming mail as required.
• Manages office equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies, as needed.
• Provides administrative support, including composing and editing routine and advanced correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports; prepares outgoing mail and correspondence. Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials as requested.
• Prepares packages for shipping as requested, including boxing materials, printing labels, and delivering to shipping location as requested.
• Conducts research as requested, using the Internet and other resources; compiles and creates statistical reports.
• Works with and updates internal data systems.
• Supports Sales coordinator by emailing daily pricing to key customer accounts
• Maintains professional appearance of office areas and works with cleaning vendor.
• Reconcile monthly credit card receipts.
• Confers with Human Resource department to provide assistance, as requested.
• Assists other departments and manages special projects as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies:
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: Two-year degree from an accredited institution preferred plus one to three years related experience in a professional environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity of information received and handled.
• Requires handling of time-sensitive material in a responsible manner.
• Relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Requires a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Requires utmost attention to detail, critical thinking, 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.
• Performs well in a fast pasted, changing environment and ready to accept new ideas.

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

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

Transportation: Some local travel may be required. Must have valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

• Oversight of facility lubrication program including managing daily log of lubrication actions.
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.
• Management of lubrication inventory.
• Knowledge in placing lubrication purchasing orders
• Follow and make recommendations on current PM system for lubrication.
• Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.
• Mechanical modifications of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration and other proactive improvements.
• Grease lubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment.
• 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 programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• 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,

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 welding experience preferred but not required. Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operations, contamination control and maintenance functions. Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts.

Communications: Strong written and verbal capabilities required. Capability to read and interpret technical documents.

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 basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet 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.

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.

• 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.

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: The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below.  Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of 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 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 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