Job Description

** Role Description:**

Tessenderlo Kerley is looking to add a C-level Plant Operator to its team.

As a Plant Operator at Tessenderlo Kerley, you will oversee Plant operations in strict adherence to Tessenderlo Kerley policies and procedures, and a broad range of state and federal regulations.

As an Operator, you will ensure operational efficiency, safety and compliance.

(The C role is the foundational level, which will allow you to learn about Tessenderlo Kerley products and how the facility operates. You will receive opportunities to grow, as a career ladder with pay increases is available once specific parameters are met and job knowledge is obtained.)

Pay is $28.22 per hour with a discretionary bonus potential with full benefits, including a 401(k) with a 5% match dollar-for-dollar, and a profit sharing of up to 4% annually.

What you will do under supervision:

• Load and unload trucks and railcars by following Tessenderlo Kerley policy and OSHA, EPA, HM-126, BOE and DOT regulations.
• Read and record local instrumentation. Obtain and analyze product samples to ensure product quality.
• Contain, clean up, package and label Hazardous Waste according to HAZWOPER training and OSHA, EPA, RCRA, HM-126 and DOT regulations.
• Outside operation of manual valves and equipment.
• Provide leadership to your shift and personnel on site to ensure safe and successful operations at the facility.
• Operation of production units to produce quality spec products.
• Troubleshoot and correct irregularities with the process and process equipment.
• Participate in the plant safety program, including presenting and attending required safety meetings, reporting potential hazards, and performing monthly safety inspections.
• Routinely inspect vessels and equipment to prevent equipment failure or damage.
• Maintain plant property in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Assist in plant projects, including maintenance, turnaround, lockout/tag-out, and confined space entries.
• Implement an emergency response plan and assist in the mitigation of emergencies.
• Support plant operations by all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate and work with co-workers and customers professionally.
• Comply with all Tessenderlo Kerley policies.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

What you will need:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Ability to do shift work (nights, days, weekends)
• Technical and mechanical experience desired
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work with co-workers and customers professionally
• Cooperation, collaboration, and the ability to take charge
• Good mechanical and technical knowledge and skills
• Must be able to read and understand written material
• Basic mathematical and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate – must know basic computer skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand for prolonged periods, climb multiple flights of stairs, and have the ability to perform various tasks using reaching, pulling and pushing techniques.
• Must be medically cleared to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), in-line air with full face respirator, and other respiratory equipment.

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) Plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance - up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program