Plant Operator

Job Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Are you a hands-on operations professional who thrives in an active, outdoor environment? Do you take pride in producing quality work, staying safety-focused, and contributing to a strong team? If so, this is your opportunity to join our high-performing team in Billings, Montana as an Operator D!

• Be Part of Essential Operations – Play a key role in producing and loading on-spec liquid fertilizer that powers agriculture and industry across the region.
• Strong Team Culture – Work alongside dedicated peers and leaders who value safety, work ethic and mutual support.
• Pathway to Advancement – Learn from experienced operators and build toward higher-level roles through formal and on-the-job training.
• Outdoor + Active Role – Work in a role that keeps you moving through problem-solving and operating equipment in varied conditions.

• Operate plant equipment and systems to produce and load quality product, including DCS and manual systems.
• Load liquid fertilizer into tanker trucks and perform outside operations including manual valves.
• Monitor utility equipment such as boilers, cooling towers and air systems.
• Inspect vessels and equipment, read and record instrumentation, and take product samples.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures, including hazardous waste handling, emergency response and plant safety programs.
• Support maintenance and turnaround activities, and understand confined space entry.
• Keep the plant and surrounding area clean, safe and organized.
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors and contractors.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a chemical, industrial or similar plant setting.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work a 12-hour swing shift (days, nights, weekends, holidays) on a 7-on/7-off schedule.
• Commitment to safety and reliability in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Computer and basic math skills; ability to follow standard operating procedures.

• Good computer literacy for loading and inventory documentation.
• Understanding of D.O.T. shipping and safety regulations.
• Desire to advance within operations and take on increasing responsibilities.

Stability + Growth – Join a well-established facility with growth opportunities.

Local Impact – Contribute to a critical operation that supports our region’s production goals.

Team-Oriented Environment – Ideal for someone who thrives outdoors, values hard work and enjoys being part of a close-knit, motivated crew.

• 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

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on…