Your Job
Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Plant Operator to join our team at our asphalt plant in Marshall, MN. As a Plant Operator, you will work as part of a team to ensure the overall operation of the terminal, including functions such as the receipt and shipment of raw materials and asphalt products, manufacturing of asphalt products, lab testing, inspection and recordkeeping, computer-based tasks, and general equipment maintenance.
You will also coordinate with schedulers to support the successful delivery and receipt of asphalt products by truck, as well as the production of finished products to meet customer demands.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Bonus eligible!
- Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
Schedule: This position's work hours vary based on shipping season operations.
April-November: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.. Fridays alternate between a 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. shift and a 4:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. shift.
November-April: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Every other Friday is worked from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., with alternating Fridays off (9/80 schedule).
Our Team
Flint Hills Resources, a leading refining, chemicals, and biofuels company, is growing, and we are looking for the best people to grow with us. We are looking for candidates who want to create long-term value, who are not afraid to challenge the status quo, and who want to find fulfillment in what they do.
What You Will Do
- Use the data management system to input computer data and manage assigned duties
- Support the team as you manage small projects
- Product production and transfers
- Equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting
- Testing of system safety devices
- Periodic inspections of tanks, valves, or piping, and other product quality control or technically oriented tasks related to an asphalt facility
- You will need a valid driver's license
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
- Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
- Is able to respond to audio alarms or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
- Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places, and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Ability to meet all physical requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Willing and able to respond within an approximate 45-minute drive of the terminal in Marshall, MN
What Will Put You Ahead
- Two (2) years or more of operations/maintenance experience in a storage terminal
- A two-year technical or mechanical degree
- Experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation
- Mechanical, electrical, or process work experience
For this role, we anticipate paying $25 - $30 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline -delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
