Operator I - ICM Biofuels

The Operator I position at ICM, Inc. in Indiana is an entry-level role focused on operating a biofuels plant with responsibilities including learning the ethanol production process, performing operational tasks, and maintaining quality records. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with technical certification preferred. The role involves a 12-hour day shift and emphasizes safety and compliance with food safety regulations.
The Operator I position at ICM, Inc. in St Joseph, MO, is an entry-level role focused on operating a biofuels plant. Responsibilities include learning the ethanol production process, performing operational tasks, maintaining quality records, and assisting with maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma; technical certification is preferred. The role involves a 12-hour day shift and emphasizes safety and compliance with food safety regulations.
About the position

The Operator I position at ICM, Inc. is an entry-level role focused on the operation of the biofuels plant. The operator will work a 12-hour day shift to ensure optimal production quality and quantity while adhering to company policies and objectives. This role involves learning the ethanol production process and performing various operational tasks to support plant efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities
• Perform all job duties of Grain Operator and backfill as needed.
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• Learn the ethanol process flow and the basic operation of all equipment necessary in the production of ethanol and co-products.
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• Participate in the process training program to further plant and equipment knowledge, which is required for future promotion.
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• Maintain Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) records.
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• Complete all routine plant tasks as assigned in a timely manner, including fermenter and propagator additions, ethanol transfer, and loading and receiving bulk chemicals and co-products.
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• Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
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• Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
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• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.
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• Communicate directly with the Lead Ethanol Operator to report necessary maintenance and repair work in process areas.
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• Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.
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• Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.
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• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness and maintain Master Sanitation Schedule documentation.
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• Monitor inventories of process chemicals and supplies and replenish as needed.
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• Act as an authorized employee in ICM Biofuels' Control of Hazardous Energy Program.
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• Responsible for production of safe feed and adherence to internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
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• Technical degree/certification preferred.
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• Experience in operation of a dry-mill ethanol plant or grain facility preferred.
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• Ability to learn and work effectively with plant Distributed Control System (DCS).

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