Refinery Operator

Refinery Operator

Job Location: Stuttgart AR Soy Division

Rotating 4 on/ 4 off days & nights

7am - pm/ 7pm - 7am

Riceland Overview

Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.

Company Mission Statement

Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.

Job Description

This skill involves the operation of edible oil refining systems. The refining of edible oil includes the movement of oil, controlling process condition, analyzing process samples and coordinating with upstream and downstream steps. May require some light maintenance.

Job Duties

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

2. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

3. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, flow rate, and temperature conversions.

4. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

5. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

6. Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds occasionally.

7. Be able to withstand variable outside conditions of heat and cold.

8. Must be able to climb ladders up to 50 feet without fear of heights.

9. Loading and unloading various products on/off trucks and trailers.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Other requirements

2-5 years manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

Vision Requirements

Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception

Company Benefits and Incentives

• Medical insurance with low premiums

• Free dental with medical insurance enrollment

• Vision insurance with low premiums

• Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings

• Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)

• Long term disability

• Free short-term disability

• Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents

Employee Assistance Program

• Critical illness insurance

• 401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%

• Paid training programs

PTO & Holiday Pay

Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.