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Job Description

Are you a dedicated plant operator who prioritizes safety and takes pride in ensuring that operations function smoothly and efficiently? Do you enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment, and being part of a supportive team? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our operations team as an Operator C at our facility in Burley, Idaho!

This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in an industrial manufacturing setting, value a strong safety culture, and are eager to learn complex processes while contributing to reliable plant operations.

Why Join Us?

• Safety First Culture: Be part of a team that prioritizes safety, environmental responsibility, and operational discipline.
• Hands-On Operations: Engage directly with process equipment, instrumentation, and systems that keep the facility running.
• Continuous Learning: Gain exposure to process operations, maintenance support, emergency response, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Team Environment: Collaborate closely with operators, maintenance teams, contractors, and leadership in a respectful, professional setting.
• Stability & Growth: Join a long-standing operation that values reliability, training, and accountability.

What You'll Do

• Operate the facility in accordance with company policies, operating procedures, and all relevant OSHA, EPA, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Monitor, record, and report on process instrumentation and collect product samples to ensure quality standards are upheld.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment irregularities, making operational adjustments as necessary.
• Conduct routine inspections of vessels, piping, valves, and equipment to prevent failures or unsafe conditions.
• Participate actively in plant safety programs, including safety meetings, inspections, and hazard reporting.
• Support maintenance activities, such as turnarounds, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entries, and equipment preparation.
• Assist with emergency response activities and facility start-ups, including P&ID walkdowns and system testing.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all areas of the plant.
• Contribute to updates on operating procedures, labeling, valve tagging, and safety signage.
• Be prepared to work extended hours, holidays, weekends, and overtime, and be available for call-outs when needed.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• HAZWOPER Technician-level certification (required).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of industrial equipment and processes.
• Working knowledge of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, and basic chemistry.
• Consistent ability to follow operating procedures, safety programs, and emergency response plans.
• Experience operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, tractors, or similar vehicles.
• Basic computer skills to document readings, reports, and operational data.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to complete and pass required training, written exams, and practical evaluations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert higher force using mechanical devices.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, stairways, and working at heights.
• Able to work in confined spaces and wear required PPE for extended periods.
• Medically cleared and fit-tested to wear full-face respirators and SCBA when needed.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in extreme noise and weather conditions.

Why Join Tessenderlo Kerley:

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

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with low employee premiums.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of your contribution.
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary.
• Short-term incentive awards based on performance metrics.
• Life insurance (2x annual base salary).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable).
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500 in reimbursement support.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Business travel life and accident insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Company referral program.

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, a global industrial entity focusing on agriculture and offering industrial solutions with a commitment to sustainability. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 7,000 employees, our mission is to add value across all our products and processes. For more about Tessenderlo Group and its people, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.