Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values:
We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.

This position reports directly to the Supervisor, MHC Port. The Solids/Liquids Operator is located in Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A. and is not available for remote work.

• Operating equipment in the loading/unloading of barges, vessels, rail cars, trucks and conducting periodic inspections, maintaining and operating equipment systems in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Helping with mechanical and/or electrical repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Being responsible for work outcomes of the assigned area, such as conducting daily inspections, coordinating repairs, product movement and reaching planned daily goals.
• Participating in the Nutrien permitting process by properly completing all necessary permits, such as Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, Confined Space and Safe Work.
• Operating the loading/unloading equipment at the facility:
  • Bucket wheel
  • Drag reclaimer
  • Ship loader

• High school education, or GED equivalent; post‑secondary courses or training is preferred.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.
• Ability to wear necessary, company‑provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — uniforms, steel‑toed boots, safety glasses, emergency breathing apparatus.
• Understand and follow procedures that have an impact on human safety such as lock‑out/tag‑out permitting, confined space, and scheduled maintenance repairs. Follow Standard Operation Procedures, Safety, and Environmental Procedures, Work Rules, instructions, and daily work activities.
• Ability to use the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and upload it with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.

Nutrien offers a skills‑based pay compensation program. Hourly rates can progress based on on‑job training, formal learning, and observation of new skills. Hourly rates can progress from a starting rate of $27.48 up to $46.16 per hour over a specified time period.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. We also offer a retirement program with generous matching employer contributions, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.