Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance
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 Kerleyis the right place for you.
Are you a safety-focused plant operator who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, efficiently and safely? Do you enjoy hands‑on work, troubleshooting equipment, and being part of a team that looks out for one another? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join our operations team as an Operator C at our Burley, Idaho facility!
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an industrial manufacturing environment, values a strong safety culture, and enjoys learning complex processes while contributing to reliable plant operations.
Why Join Us?- 🦺 Safety First Culture – Be part of a team where safety, environmental responsibility and operational discipline are non‑negotiable priorities
- ⚙️ Hands‑On Operations – Work 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, contractors and leadership in a professional, respectful setting
- 🌱 Stability & Growth – Join a long‑term operation where reliability, training and accountability matter
- ✅ Operate the facility in accordance with company policies, operating procedures, and all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT and environmental regulations
- ✅ Load and unload trucks and railcars safely and efficiently
- ✅ Monitor, read and record process instrumentation and collect product samples to ensure quality standards are met
- ✅ Troubleshoot process and equipment irregularities, and recommend operational adjustments as needed
- ✅ Perform 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, including turnarounds, lockout/tagout, confined space entries and equipment preparation
- ✅ Assist with emergency response activities and facility start‑ups, including P& and system testing
- ✅ Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment across all plant areas
- ✅ Support updates to operating procedures, labeling, valve tagging and safety signage
- ✅ Work extended hours, holidays, weekends and overtime, and be available for call‑outs as required
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
- ✔ Ability to follow operating procedures, safety programs and emergency response plans consistently
- ✔ Experience operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, tractors or similar plant vehicles
- ✔ Basic computer skills and the ability to document readings, reports and operational data
- ✔ Strong communication skills and a professional, team‑oriented mindset
- ✔ Willingness to complete and pass all required training, written exams and practical evaluations
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
- • Ability 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 required
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in extreme noise and weather conditions
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