JOB DETAILS

Hydro-Refinery Operator - 2nd Shift

CompanyMINIAT HOLDINGS LLC
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 13, 2026
About The Company
The Miniat Family of Companies are 5th generation, family-owned businesses who are Driven to Serve® our customers, employees, and communities. Ed Miniat LLC, located in South Holland, IL, produces sous vide-cooked beef, pork, and poultry for multi-unit restaurant chains in the U.S. and global CPG companies. South Chicago Packing LLC, located in Chicago, IL, produces animal-based oil, shortening, and wax products used in a variety of food and non-food applications.
About the Role
***Please note: This roll will work 2nd shift but training will be done on 1st shift and/or 2nd shift. Once training is completed, this person will move permanently to a 2nd shift schedule***

Position Description:

 

Perform duties to process oil through the hydro system with a Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

  • Operates machinery to melt materials with use of high temperatures, then mixing with hydrogen; calculating production methods using equations
  • Monitors production equipment to ensure proper functioning; making adjustments as necessary
  • Cleans filter press at least two times per shift
  • Documents all equipment processes, recording production output, breakdown, cleaning schedules, or other deviations from standard production procedures or schedules
  • Maintains safe, clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Conduct on-the-job training of co-workers, as needed
  • Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned and needed

 

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Not Applicable

 

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Basic math skills
  • Able to take measurements accurately in feet, inches, and pounds
  • Basic working knowledge of computers
  • Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds frequently throughout shift (approx. 15% of shift)
  • Able to be on feet, tolerate excessive walking; stair and ladder climbing; and tolerate heights (approx. 60% of time)
  • Frequent bending throughout shift
  • Able to shovel materials into hoppers
  • Able to tolerate extreme weather conditions; working outside


Training Period:

  • Minimum 90 days meeting all above requirements; up to two years

 This is a union position and comes with benefits provided by the union, upon completion of the 90 day probationary period. Benefits include: medical, vision and dental as well as 1 week of paid time off after 1 year of employment.

Key Skills
Machinery operationSafety complianceProduction monitoringEquipment maintenanceDocumentationBasic mathMeasurement accuracyComputer literacyOn-the-job trainingPhysical staminaLiftingCommunication
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEnergySecurity & Safety
Benefits
MedicalVisionDentalPaid time off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Operate machinery to process oil through a hydro system while maintaining safety standards and equipment functionality. Document production output and cleaning schedules while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
📋Job Type
regular full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $22
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
75
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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