Conveyor Operator
Company: BioUrja Group
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
SUMMARY OF COMPANYBioUrja Renewables, LLC is a leading
manufacturer of industrial-grade, beverage-grade, and fuel-grade
ethanol and co-products, located in Peoria, IL. 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. We 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. We are proud to have been listed as one of
the top four largest privately held companies in the Houston
metropolitan area. Job Summary Perform mechanical maintenance on
equipment and facilities of a large-scale corn milling plant, with
a heavy emphasis on Maintenance Reliability. Essential Job
Functions
- Disassembles and diagnoses mechanical failures, and performs
difficult repairs on production and facilities equipment as
required
- Performs preventive maintenance duties on vehicles, material
handling, and production equipment as required, and maintains
knowledge of equipment, operations, and processes throughout the
plant
- Conducts regular inspections of production equipment to
determine immediate and future maintenance requirements
- Installs new equipment as required aligning equipment for
production use as required
- Participates in waste and cost saving programs, providing
recommendations for the improvement in related procedures
- Performs welding tasks as required in repairing plant
production equipment
- Communicates effectively with plant operators in order to
anticipate maintenance requirements or repair projects
- Rebuilds pumps, motors, seals, gearboxes, and similar
production equipment, and may discuss equipment purchase decisions
with the department lead or supervisor
- Will provide work direction to less experienced Maintenance
Mechanics as required
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing all approved safety
equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification
requirements
- Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality
requirements
- May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements
- Strong safety values
- Basic knowledge of machine mechanical systems acquired through
training or experience
- Ability to use millwright hand tools and power tools
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of blueprints, equipment
specifications and related manuals
- Basic welding skills
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
- Flexibility in accepting change
- Communication (spoken and written) and teamwork skills
- Reliability in reporting to work and willingness to work
overtime as required
- Willingness to participate in training to continue developing
skills
- Able to understand and comply with plant GMP and personnel
practice requirements
- Ability to satisfactorily complete a maintenance aptitude and
hands-on test Physical/Mental RequirementsThe employee must be able
to perform the essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable workplace accommodation. The 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. In addition, Employees in this
position must also be capable of: - Walking, stepping, climbing, or
otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another,
which may be of varying heights and access parameters. - Standing,
stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing,
crawling, or sitting for long periods of time. - Repetitive
movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in
performance of work. - Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of
varying heights. - Working in confined work areas and/or elevated
heights. - Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum
single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and
carrying. - Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions,
and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud
noises, and vibration. - Visually inspecting equipment and
verifying information, often in small print. - Driving and/or
operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of
surroundings at all times. - Applying sideways/upward/downward
pressure to tighten and loosen hardware. The 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. Education/Training
- High school diploma or equivalent with strong fundamental
skills (math, reading, and writing), Associate's Degree
preferred
- Training in identifying and diagnosing electrical problems
- Familiarity with 3 phase electrical systems
- Knowledge of NEC code requirements
- ABC schooling is a strong plus
- 2-4 years of experience as an electrician, preferably in an
industrial maintenance setting
- PLC and industrial controls experience preferred Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent with strong fundamental
skills (math, reading, writing, basic computer skills)
- Knowledge of Corn Milling Operations a strong plus Please 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. EEO StatementBiourja 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. Biourja Renewables
LLC participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of
the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position.
Employee Signature: _______________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Keywords: BioUrja Group, Peoria , Conveyor Operator, Other , Peoria, Illinois
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