Field Operator
Verbio is a renewable energy company connecting agriculture with the production of biofuels and sustainable energy. We are hiring a Field Operator to join our South Bend, Indiana, production team.
This is an opportunity to build a career in renewable energy with full training, competitive pay, day-one benefits, and advancement opportunities. Whether your background is in farming, manufacturing, warehouse operations, equipment operation, or physical labor, we value dependability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
In this role, you will work alongside the production team to safely operate and monitor plant equipment, maintain product quality, and keep production running efficiently. You will report to the Production Shift Supervisor and take direction from both your supervisor and the control room operator.
We offer:
Work schedule:
This position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, alternating every two weeks between:
Candidates must be available to work both day and night shifts, including scheduled weekends and holidays.
What you will do:
What you will bring:
Previous plant experience is welcome but not required. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, warehouse operations, process operations, or other physical labor roles can provide a strong foundation. A technical degree or certification and experience with a Distributed Control System (DCS) are helpful.
Work environment and physical requirements:
This is a hands-on role with outdoor work and exposure to heat, cold, odors, dust, and loud noise. Responsibilities require:
Apply today to build your career with Verbio’s South Bend team.
Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screening, where permitted by law, and verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
Verbio is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
Verbio is a renewable energy company connecting agriculture with the production of biofuels and sustainable energy. We are hiring a Field Operator to join our South Bend, Indiana, production team.
This is an opportunity to build a career in renewable energy with full training, competitive pay, day-one benefits, and advancement opportunities. Whether your background is in farming, manufacturing, warehouse operations, equipment operation, or physical labor, we value dependability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
In this role, you will work alongside the production team to safely operate and monitor plant equipment, maintain product quality, and keep production running efficiently. You will report to the Production Shift Supervisor and take direction from both your supervisor and the control room operator.
We offer:
- Performance-based bonus eligibility after six months.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- 120 hours of paid vacation, 40 hours of paid sick/personal time, and 11 paid holidays.
- Company retirement contributions, including 3% safe harbor and 2% profit sharing, subject to plan terms and vesting requirements.
- On-the-job training, skills development, and career advancement opportunities.
Work schedule:
This position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, alternating every two weeks between:
- Days: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Nights: 6 p.m.-6 a.m.
Candidates must be available to work both day and night shifts, including scheduled weekends and holidays.
What you will do:
- Operate and monitor plant processes, including pretreatment, boilers, cooking, and distillation and evaporation.
- Monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and chemical concentrations to maintain safe, efficient production and product quality.
- Receive, unload, and properly store chemical deliveries.
- Complete operating logs, maintenance records, safety reports, and other required documentation.
- Support maintenance and project work, including permitting and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Assist with planned plant outages and restart activities.
- Work closely with production, maintenance, and other departments to coordinate daily activities.
- Participate in training, standard operating procedure development, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures and maintain an organized work area.
- Assist other team members and perform additional duties as needed.
What you will bring:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A dependable work history and strong work ethic.
- A positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn and take direction.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
- Good time management and the ability to adapt to changing production needs.
- Comfort working in a physically demanding industrial environment.
Previous plant experience is welcome but not required. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, warehouse operations, process operations, or other physical labor roles can provide a strong foundation. A technical degree or certification and experience with a Distributed Control System (DCS) are helpful.
Work environment and physical requirements:
This is a hands-on role with outdoor work and exposure to heat, cold, odors, dust, and loud noise. Responsibilities require:
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Walking long distances and navigating uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling, and climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding.
- Working at heights, in confined spaces, and in areas with limited lighting.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothing, safety glasses, a hard hat, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves.
Apply today to build your career with Verbio’s South Bend team.
Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screening, where permitted by law, and verifying eligibility to work in the United States.
Verbio is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process.
Fields of study (Optional)
- Law