Process Operator / Technician Duluth, MN Join Primient for a foundational manufacturing role. Our Process Operator position has great potential towards a fulfilling, well compensated career. From day one, you'll earn a great wage and full benefits. As your skills grow, so will your base pay.
- Starting pay of $28.89 /hr with opportunity to advance to $31.32 with our pay for skill system.
- Benefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, 15 days leave.
- Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
ABOUT PRIMIENTEstablished yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.
Investing in the future of Location : We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.
Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of
Location and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.
THE OPPORTUNITYManufacturing careers that offer more: The Primient
Process Operator role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labour. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills - to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician.
Process Operator - the need to know- Passionate safety commitment including the belief that all injuries can be prevented
- Self-disciplined and possessing the integrity to uphold Company Values at all times
- Self-motivated, committed, dependable team contributor
- Capability to diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of mechanical and chemical processing systems
- Ability to learn new concepts and information using process procedures, manuals and diagrams
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, climb stairs, climb ladders, lift & carry 55 lbs, and perform other physical duties
- Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule in a 365/24/7 operation
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving skills
- Other duties as assigned.
Skill blocks: the more you learn, the more you earn: At Primient we pay you to upskill through a system of learning and development called "skill blocks". Gaining new skills blocks leads to pay enhancements and helps you to advance on our structured Operator Career Path. Over time, you can develop into a subject matter expert - designing improvements to the processes you run every day.
ABOUT YOU- Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
- Basic math, reading, and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about safety not only for yourself, but for your co-workers as well
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRewards & benefits Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance
Shift systemWe operate 24/7/365 with rotating day and night shifts over a 14-day period. The advantage of our scheduling is that your shifts are set in stone, so you can make clear arrangements a year in advance. You never work more than three days in a row, but opportunities for overtime allow you to add to your working window.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. Successful candidates must also pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check.
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