Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Operations Management

Job Summary

The purpose of the Operator position is to carry out the processes of loading and unloading product, storing product, and maintaining the grounds, buildings and equipment used during operations. This position, along with others at the site, will be expected to work flexible shifts to support the business cycle of our customers, which may occasionally include evenings and weekends as required.

Shift work is required for this role.

• Perform product loading and unloading functions and associated duties, in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Maintain operating equipment, buildings and grounds in accordance with operating procedures, including inspecting equipment, performing mechanical maintenance, advising personnel of unsafe conditions, and cleaning and ordering supplies.
• Understand and apply principles of refrigeration systems, test and record sample results, and monitor and record gauge readings as appropriate.
• Maintain and update appropriate manuals and records/paperwork accurately.
• Comply with all training, environmental, health and safety programs of the Company/industry.
• Assist with training and development of other operators as appropriate.
• Interact and/or coordinate with Emergency Response Personnel regarding environmental, health and safety situations.
• Perform hazardous material response/remediation duties should a hazardous material spill occur.
• Progress through and maintain skills acquired in the Operator Progression Program.
• Perform other duties requested by facility management necessary for proper operation of the facility (e.g., recordkeeping, development and implementation of procedures).
• Perform maintenance duties or provide assistance to emergency situations at other Company locations as directed by Company management personnel.
• Participate in the development and implementation of capital and maintenance projects.
• Assume management responsibilities of the facility when the facility manager is absent.

• High school graduate or equivalent; plus equivalent of 2 years college, Military/technical training, or related work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow operating procedures.
• Refrigeration knowledge commensurate with the position level.
• Good communication skills.
• HAZMAT certified (post‑employment requirement).
• Ability and initiative to exercise independent or team‑oriented action.
• Basic computer skills and ability to perform data entry and information retrieval.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language.

Travel may be required to work at different facility locations for limited periods of time.

Works in a variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold/heat, humidity, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.). Works with hazardous chemicals. Incumbents are “on‑call” (24 hours per day) for pre‑designated time periods. While “on‑call”, incumbents must be located within reasonable proximity of the facility (approximately 30–45 minutes driving time). Maneuvers over uneven and/or slippery surfaces. Regularly assumes physically awkward and stressful positions. Occasionally required to climb to and maneuver at heights of approximately 80–100ft.

Works at computer terminals and monitors facility processes during product loading. Applicant must have the ability to work in a continuous operating environment. Shift work is required. 12‑hour rotating shifts (6am to 6pm; 6pm to 6am). Work may be necessary on nights, holidays, and weekends with little or no advanced notice on occasion.

Ammonia terminal operators are required to function as emergency responders in the event of a hazardous material (anhydrous ammonia) spill. There are two basic roles which operators could be expected to perform:
Hazardous Material Technician and Incident Commander (under 29

CFR(q)).

• Wear LevelA protective suits and self‑contained breathing apparatus to perform offensive measures to patch, plug or stop a leak of anhydrous ammonia.
• Time spent in the LevelA suit is generally limited to 15–20 minutes.
• Deploy approximately…