Production Operator - Full-time

BioUrja Renewables LLC is seeking a full-time Production Operator in Peoria, IL. The role involves manual labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, operating machinery, and monitoring processes. Candidates must be capable of working in various environmental conditions and perform physical tasks. This position does not offer remote work options and requires regular attendance, compliance with safety regulations, and the ability to train new employees.
pDescription/ppstrongSUMMARY OF COMPANY/strong/ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. nbsp;The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. nbsp;/ppbr//ppWe are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. nbsp;We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongJOB SUMMARY/strong/ppPerform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. nbsp;Operate bobcat and fork trucks. Monitor tasks through to completion; look for ways to improve processes and personal performance./ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSnbsp;/strong/pulliManual labor/liliLoading, unloading railcars and trucks/liliRework feed/liliPerform environmental verifications and record as needed/liliAssist with performing lock outs on assigned equipment/liliPerform daily assigned clean up responsibilities and record as needed/liliBasic oil and greasing of equipment/liliMonitor inventory/liliMoving material – with bobcat, fork trucks etc./liliCompletes all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations/liliSupport and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements/liliTrain new employeesnbsp;/liliInforms supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts/liliFollow standard operating procedures, temporary work instructions, and process plans/liliCross train as Degerm-Mill Utility/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulpstrongMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/strong/pulliMust have regular, prompt attendance/liliMust have the ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit, and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, kneeling, and respirator qualified/liliMust be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and dusty environment/liliMust possess the ability and willingness to assume greater responsibility within the organization/liliMust be willing to work on a swing shift/liliMust be able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job/li/ulpstrongPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/ppThe employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation./ppbr//ppThe individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done./ppbr//ppIn addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:/pulliWalking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters./liliStanding, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time./liliRepetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work./liliClimbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights./liliWorking in confined work areas and/or elevated heights./liliLifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying./liliAdapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration./liliVisually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print./liliDriving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times./liliApplying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware./li/ulpThe Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees./ppbr//ppstrongEDUCATION/TRAINING/strong/pulliMay require a high school diploma or its equivalentnbsp;/li/ulpstrongEXPERIENCE/strong/pulli0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area/liliExperience in agri-business or agriculture a plus/li/ulpPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./ppbr//ppstrongBENEFITS/strong/pulli$21.11 Hourly/Union Positionnbsp;/liliCompetitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays/liliMedical (with wellness discount), dental, vision/liliCompany-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability/liliFlexible Spending Accountsnbsp;and Health Reimbursement Account/lili401(k) with Company matchnbsp;/liliCash Balance Retirement Plan/li/ulpstrongEEO Statement/strong/ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.nbsp;/ppbr//ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.nbsp;/ppbr//ppBioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC./ppbr//p
pDescription/ppstrongSUMMARY OF COMPANY/strong/ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. nbsp;The company operates a 135 million gallon per year production plant, which is among the largest industrial alcohol facilities in the U.S., with a long history of successful operations. nbsp;/ppbr//ppWe are part of the BioUrja Group, a family-owned energy and agricultural trading, supply and distribution group headquartered in Houston, Texas and having operations across the USA, as well as in the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, and Mexico. nbsp;We are proud to have been listed as one of the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston metropolitan area. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongJOB SUMMARY/strong/ppPerform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials. nbsp;Operate bobcat and fork trucks. Monitor tasks through to completion; look for ways to improve processes and personal performance./ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSnbsp;/strong/pulliManual labor/liliLoading, unloading railcars and trucks/liliRework feed/liliPerform environmental verifications and record as needed/liliAssist with performing lock outs on assigned equipment/liliPerform daily assigned clean up responsibilities and record as needed/liliBasic oil and greasing of equipment/liliMonitor inventory/liliMoving material – with bobcat, fork trucks etc./liliCompletes all required documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations/liliSupport and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements/liliTrain new employeesnbsp;/liliInforms supervisor and affected personnel immediately of any hazards, unsafe equipment and/or acts/liliFollow standard operating procedures, temporary work instructions, and process plans/liliCross train as Degerm-Mill Utility/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulpstrongMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/strong/pulliMust have regular, prompt attendance/liliMust have the ability to climb stairs, perform some lifting, sit, and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, kneeling, and respirator qualified/liliMust be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and dusty environment/liliMust possess the ability and willingness to assume greater responsibility within the organization/liliMust be willing to work on a swing shift/liliMust be able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job/li/ulpstrongPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/ppThe employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation./ppbr//ppThe individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done./ppbr//ppIn addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:/pulliWalking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters./liliStanding, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time./liliRepetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work./liliClimbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights./liliWorking in confined work areas and/or elevated heights./liliLifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying./liliAdapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration./liliVisually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print./liliDriving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times./liliApplying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware./li/ulpThe Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees./ppbr//ppstrongEDUCATION/TRAINING/strong/pulliMay require a high school diploma or its equivalentnbsp;/li/ulpstrongEXPERIENCE/strong/pulli0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area/liliExperience in agri-business or agriculture a plus/li/ulpPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./ppbr//ppstrongBENEFITS/strong/pulli$21.11 Hourly/Union Positionnbsp;/liliCompetitive pay, paid time off and paid holidays/liliMedical (with wellness discount), dental, vision/liliCompany-paid life insurance, long-term disability and, and short-term disability/liliFlexible Spending Accountsnbsp;and Health Reimbursement Account/lili401(k) with Company matchnbsp;/liliCash Balance Retirement Plan/li/ulpstrongEEO Statement/strong/ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.nbsp;/ppbr//ppBioUrja Renewables, LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.nbsp;/ppbr//ppBioUrja Renewables LLC is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BioUrja Renewables LLC, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at BioUrja Renewables LLC in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of BioUrja Renewables LLC. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BioUrja Renewables LLC./ppbr//p