
Day Resource, Wet Mill, Dec | Primient
Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.
Decatur, IL
Join Primient for a more rewarding manufacturing role. From day one, you’ll earn a great wage and full benefits.
Benefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans.
Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
ABOUT PRIMIENT
Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.
Investing in the future of Decatur: We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.
Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Decatur and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Day Resource is responsible for all the associated duties described below to support plant business needs. This role will serve as the key link between the area, the maintenance/electrical group, and plant management to ensure all area safety, quality, and production goals and objectives are met. They are responsible for area improvement, specifically area technician knowledge growth, operational improvements through small project development and improving area maintenance coordination and planning. In the absence of specific direction, they have the responsibility for developing a game plan to avoid or overcome issues.
Main accountabilities
Ensure the area operates and communicates in a safe manner
Daily safety topics are held, safety incidents are reported, near miss are addressed
Ensure team functions at high level
Develop area skill block training materials and conduct routine area training meetings.
Participate in and facilitate skill block review meetings with technicians and shift coordinators.
Regular interaction with the shift coordinators to ensure leadership and technical knowledge growth within the area leadership team.
Fill in as area manager when required
Understand in detail the interaction of their area with the rest of the plant and potential outcomes of process decisions.
Coordinate mechanical/ electrical resources
Attend daily maintenance planning meetings and function as the link between operations and maintenance to ensure maintenance work is planned and efficiently executed
Publish area shutdown plans that includes both a process shutdown/start up timeline as well as planned maintenance activities with preparation and permitting requirements
Participate in daily game plan generation, specifically planned maintenance activities
Complete a monthly report defining progress on all facets on job responsibilities that is distributed to the area
Skills and experience required
Has minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an operating role
Has attained skill block level 3
Strong technical skill set
Must be a technical resource, advanced level troubleshooter
Strong communicator, both verbal and written forms
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $104,140.00 - $156,210.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,
Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce
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Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. From field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to our people, our communities, and our planet.