Plant Operator Trainee

at Koch Business Solutions, LP in Ames, Iowa, United States

Job Description

Our Job
Koch Fertilizer, LLC. is looking for aPlant Operator Trainee to join our team in Fort Dodge, IA.

Our Benefits Package Includes:
Immediate Vacation Available - 120-hour annual allotment
Bonus eligibility - Including a $3,000 Sign-on bonus!
Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive matching program
Excellent Health benefit options

Trainees will have hands on learning experience while working our rotating 12-hour shift, alternating days & nights.

What You Will Do
Proactively and deliberately advance the Principled Based Management (PBM) culture within the team.
Leveraging technology and systems to gather and interpret critical data points to the daily operation of the facility
Performing minor maintenance on manufacturing equipment and support equipment
Initiating daily inspections and walk down of critical equipment
Gathering samples and performing product tests to ensure quality
Monitoring plant parameters (SOCL, Safe Operating Control Limits) and identify opportunities for correction and/or improvement
Performing tasks associated with safe production of fertilizer products, in an environmentally compliant and efficient manner following all plant policies and procedures

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Work a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts.

Physical Requirements:
Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task
Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
Work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions and congested areas
Climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of 160 feet

What Will Put You Ahead
Experience and application of safe work practices - Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO); Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
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