Job Description

This position operates machinery in the cook, distillation, evaporation, and centrifuge areas of a dry mill ethanol plant. Primary functions are to operate machines and the computer control system for the plant; test and make adjustments to the equipment in order to optimize plant efficiencies; operate cook/fermentation areas; operate machinery for distillation and energy center; and to ensure that the operation of such machinery remains in compliance with all applicable Company standards and government regulations.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Operates process equipment including testing and adjust the equipment in order to optimize plant efficiencies, handles bulk chemicals and assists team members on the plant site.
• Performs Cleaning in Place (CIP) routines on all required process equipment in the distillation/de-watering areas
• Conducts quality control tests on product streams; samples and tests products and enters data into the electronic data system
• Follows procedures for plant start-up, shut down, cleaning and batching
• Complies with Company safety rules and wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Maintains good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policies, rules, and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to
• Maintains accurate and timely production data logs, reviews logbooks, inventory sheets, and process computer prior to relieving the previous shift operator
• Performs required inspection rounds; records all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift
• Reviews collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant production
• Ensures orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with incoming operators
• Notifies Team Leader of any production or safety problems
• Assists team members on plant site as directed by the Team Leader and Production Manager
• Ensures work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards
• Attends toolbox maintenance, toolbox safety, benefits and other meetings as required
• Accepts/carries out/completes other duties as assigned

Additional Information

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands [here]( https://www.fbin.com/careers/life-at-fortune-brands/” target=)

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $41,620 USD - $48,048 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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