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[[POSITION PURPOSE [[Responsible for the operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the Company.]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}

[[ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}

• Constantly review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

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``` - Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

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``` - Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.

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``` - Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.

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``` - Sample and test process streams and boiler waters as required by the QA/QC program and procedures.

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``` - Understand and implement start-up and shut-down procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the Gas-fired package boiler and dryer system. Control Fire Hazards; know methods of control and emergency reporting in case of fire. Inspect Fire suppression equipment daily. Know the interlock system.

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``` - Maintain accurate records of boiler and dryers on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.

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``` - Maintain QA/QC records.

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``` - Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.

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``` - Perform preventive maintenance activities as required.

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``` - Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs.

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``` - Work in a safe manner at all times.

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``` - Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

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``` - Operate equipment - Loaders, forklift, pallet

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``` - Follow chain of command when reporting issues

[**[QUALIFICATIONS

[[Education/Certification: [High school diploma or equivalent certificate required [ [Associate degree or technical degree/certification preferred [[Required Knowledge [[and Experience: []{sty=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}**]{courier="" new""=""}