3rd shift Hydro Operator

3rd shift Hydro Operator Making Better Happen Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet. From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together. Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us. AAK Louisville About the role Hydro Operations controls a chemical reaction between hydrogen gas, a nickel catalyst and steam heated oil to then gas harden to a specific melt point of IV. Once completed oil is circulated through a press with earth material to remove the nickel and earth material and then directing it to a storage tank for evaluation. The Hydro Operator is responsible for maintaining this process by reading charts/computer systems, taking several samples, and switching valves/controls so the oil/steam/gas is going to the appropriate areas. The Operators are responsible for cleaning the hydro area, replacing press screens and keeping the product moving in an efficient manner as well as sampling and labeling correctly. Responsibilities Safety & Environmental Performance Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them. Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses. Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes. Prevention and timely reporting of any environmental issues. Adhere to GMP's and other work procedures as to assure product quality and consistency to our customers. Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely Work Requirements Take samples from the converters and run either melt points and or RI Multitask between 2-3 different converters Know the correct amount and type of catalyst to use for each product Monitor the stg. tank levels Monitor filtration system closely to produce clean, finished product Add the correct amount of filter medium and take the quality and/or finished sample to the lab for testing Communicate with the powerhouse for raising or lowering the make on the gas plant when needed Follow all GMP's for maximum quality Check pumps and line settings to ensure that you are coming and going to the correct storage Perform any and all tasks assigned to you by any member of the management team who provided the task that is approved by your supervisor. Manually turn valves/switches on tanks and machines to start and stop oil flow on tanks inside and outside. Monitor flow rates of oil and read charts and computer screens Take samples to lab; Label properly, Record movements in ITS and OIS Use forklift to dump full hoppers; Replace propane tanks on forklift Switch out the filters and unclog any products throughout the building as needed Cost Control Reduce the amount of rework by participating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherence to process guidelines Ensure work is completed to customers specifications Contribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily work About you High school diploma or GED with some aptitude in machines and industrial knowledge. Must be able to climb stairs frequently, bend and stoop, lift 50lbs frequently, and stand/walk for long periods of time. Recordkeeping, reading temperature gauges, monitoring storage volume and contents is required. Knowledge of some basic chemistry and math is desired In return AAK offer Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500 We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3% Free Life and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition About AAK Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years. AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

Created: 2026-04-02