Refinery Technician

The Refinery Technician will be trained to produce refined and bleached, food-grade soybean oil products from crude soybean oil that meet required product specifications through monitoring and adjusting instrumentation. SDSP maintains a family oriented, collaborative team environment where each employee’s contribution and strong work ethic is valued. Employee appreciation is demonstrated through top pay, amazing benefits, profit sharing, company sponsored events, and career development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Perform all duties as assigned and required to operate the refining process in a safe and efficient manner. 
2. Complete the necessary paperwork required in the record keeping of the refining process and production.
3. Communicate any process problems that may occur and participate in troubleshooting issues.
4. Maintain designated sanitary schedule to SDSP standards and be in compliance with SDSP’s Safe Quality Food (SQF) food safety program and polices.
5. Continuously learn, building knowledge, skills and experience within the department while achieving KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)
6. Perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed to support the team and overall organizational goals.
7. Effectively communicate and coordinate with multiple departments.
8. Be a good steward of company resources.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess the ability to process new information and communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Must actively participate as a team member to maintain a positive work environment.

Shift Availability Requirements

• The Refinery runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with 12 hour shifts from 7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am.
• Refinery Technicians must be available to switch from day shift to night shift every 8 days.
• Must be available to rotate between 4 consecutive 12 hour shifts, followed by 4 days off, and return to work the opposite shift for 4 consecutive 12 hour shifts.
• Will be scheduled one week per month for on-call coverage.
• Must be available to work shifts that fall on weekends and holidays.
• Night shift receives shift differential pay.  
• Holidays worked are paid double time and a half.

Physical Requirements

Must Possess the Ability to Do the Following Frequently:

• Bend  
• Sit 
• Climb Ladders and Stairs
• Squat
• Kneel
• Handle Objects
• Stand
• Walk
• Push/Pull
• Reach Above Shoulder Level
• Carry/Lift 25 – 50 lbs.
• Adhere to beard policy

Working Conditions

• Exposed to excessive noise
• Drives motorized equipment
• Occasionally exposed to dust
• Work around moving machinery
• Work in confined spaces
• Occasionally exposed to fumes
• Work on and around high structures
• Exposed to marked changes in temperature