Soybean Extraction Operator

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! At CGB, you can contribute to meaningful work, grow professionally and personally, and belong in a place where everyone has a voice.

Founded in 1969, CGB Enterprises, Inc. is known as an innovative and progressive leader in the grain and transportation industries. Today, CGB operates an enterprise with over 100 locations and nearly 2,000 U.S. employees overseeing a diverse family of businesses that provide an array of services for producers and logistics services for an international base of customers. The combination of our assets provides a growing organization that is celebrating over 50 years of strength and stability!

This job is primarily responsible for performing all tasks dealing with extraction operations at a soybean processing location. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring assigned equipment, taking and analyzing samples, making process adjustments to maintain daily operating parameters and maintaining housekeeping and security.

In this job, you will:

• Fully participate in the company Safety, Food Safety, and Quality programs and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations (ISO where applicable); including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed.
• Perform duties to monitor and make adjustments to process as needed to stay within daily operating parameters, communicates adjustments or reason(s) why daily parameters can't be met to Team Leader so they can communicate to upper management.
• Record adjustments, changes, and other issues in daily Extraction Logbook for other shifts to review and reviews daily Extraction Logbook from all previous shifts to stay abreast of current operations.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately and legibly; complete all daily log sheets to include readings outside of parameters or normal operations.
• Perform lab analysis on samples and record readings, report crush rate and sample results; work to meet required crush rate and sample results.
• Monitor processing equipment and report mechanical issues. Understand all operating procedures and emergency procedures.
• Understand non-GMO beans and run them through the plant without contaminating them with GMO beans.
• Actively involved with management in achieving a safe process by understanding Preventive Safety Management (PSM); review Management of Changes (MOC) and communicate any concerns to management.
• Other duties as assigned; including performing housekeeping in extraction area and may include working in any or all parts of the plant assisting with operations or maintenance when an imminent or urgent issue arises.

Here’s what you’ll need to be considered:

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

Required – None.

License/Certification

Required – Must be able to pass Extraction Qualifying Test.

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Revalidation; internal company training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Ability to remain focused on exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform all duties while maintaining security.
• Ability to perform all duties and tasks safely without posing harm to oneself or others.
• Ability to understand all operating procedures and emergency procedures.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Ability to follow directions and use logical through process to interpret oral and written instructions, and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for assigned task.

Here’s additional information you need to know:

Physical Demands & Requirements

​Ability to perform heavy lifting that includes up to 20 lbs. daily, 60 lbs. occasionally, and ask for assistance on anything over 60 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders or stairs repeatedly to significant elevation. At least 30 feet before a rest, and a total height of up to 120 feet.

Ability to be able to use a 300 pound rated ladder on regular basis.

Ability to wear required safety equipment.

Ability to work at elevated heights (100+ feet).

Ability to grasp and reach constantly/continuously.

Ability to understand and communicate verbally, in person and over two-way radio.

Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.

Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.

Ability to work the entire normally scheduled shift (including rotating shifts) and overtime when necessary.

Ability to work in confined spaces and around deep water.

Ability to work in an environment with high dust levels.

Ability to perform work in confined spaces and significant heights.

Ability to meet requirements of PFT and fit testing, when applicable.

Ability to meet requirement of and utilize all applicable PPE, when applicable.

Ability to work the entire normally scheduled shift (including rotating shifts) and overtime when necessary.

Ability to work extended hours, weekend, holidays and/or alternate shifts as needed.

The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Environmental Conditions

The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment.

Travel, up to 5% travel may be required and may include off-site training.

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law links in English or Spanish. We are unable to legally hire anyone who is not eligible to work in the United States nor are we able to sponsor visas.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

All Third Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established relationship and with whom we have in place a signed contract. All contact from third parties must go through our Human Resources Department. Any contact made outside of our Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and CGB Enterprises, Inc. and its Subsidiaries.