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# Process Operator at Green Plains Inc.

Department: Plant Opportunities

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: Central City, Nebraska

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Oct 2, 2026

## Description

Green Plains Inc. is hiring an Ethanol Plant Operator to learn and operate the ethanol production process, including cooking, distillation, evaporation, drying, thermo-oxidation, centrifuging, grain handling, and water treatment. The role operates the plant’s DCS, follows start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and batching procedures, monitors production parameters, collects and tests samples, maintains logs and facility cleanliness, communicates with maintenance and laboratory teams, and supports other production areas. A high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, utility-vehicle operation ability, and the capacity to work in confined spaces, heights, dusty and noisy environments, and around chemicals are required; prior industrial production experience is helpful but not necessary. The position offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and other benefits, with no immigration-related employment sponsorship.

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