Jobs and Careers

Senior Operator

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jul 2025

About the role

Chief Ethanol is seeking a Senior Operator to join the Chief team. This position is responsible for operating, control and troubleshooting process areas of the ethanol production facility while maintaining quality and efficiency goals. The operator may work in different areas or positions including relief support for Production Supervisor and special assignment as set by the Production Supervisor and/ or Production Manager. Job Responsibilities:

Develop a personal knowledge of all aspects of ethanol plant, ethanol and co-product load out and chemical unloading operations.
Follow all descriptions and requirements for specific position that is being performed.
Provide direction, leadership and instruction to production operators to allow efficient plant operations.
Assist Shift Supervisor as requested in helping control other areas including work permits and maintenance work orders.
Respond to collected data and make adjustments to optimize plant operations.

Education:

High School Diploma, or GED, required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

1-2 years of job related experience
Understanding of math and chemical process systems
Detailed knowledge of at least three operator positions including Control Operator.

The Company:Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,200 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world. A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Ethanol is committed to producing quality renewable fuel and produces approximately 140 million gallons of ethanol annually. Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. was Nebraska’s first dry-mill ethanol plant and remains committed to producing renewable fuel and high-quality feed today. The plant is a continuous flow Vogelbusch process.Our Benefits:This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

Paid vacation/PTO
401(k) retirement plan plus company match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Financial wellness coaching
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays (8)
Employee discounts
Education assistance
And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**