Plant Operator

Overview

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 safety-focused plant operator who takes pride in reliable operations, teamwork, and doing things the right way every time? Do you enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment and contributing to a strong safety culture in a chemical manufacturing environment? If so, this is your opportunity to join our operations team as an Operator C at our Michaud, Idaho facility!

• 🦺 Safety First Culture – Be part of a team where safety, compliance and accountability are non-negotiable and fully supported.
• 🏭 Hands-On Operations – Work directly with equipment, processes and systems that keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
• 🤝 Team-Driven Environment – Collaborate closely with our Operations, Maintenance, Contractor and Leadership teams.
• 📈 Skill Development – Ongoing training, certification and opportunities to grow technical and operational expertise.
• 🌦️ Stability & Purpose – Play a critical role in daily operations, emergency response and long-term plant reliability.

• Operate the facility in accordance with company policies and all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/federal regulations.
• Load and unload trucks and railcars safely and accurately.
• Read, monitor and record local instrumentation and operating data.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments to prevent failures or unsafe conditions.
• Contain, clean up, package and label hazardous waste following HAZWOPER, RCRA and DOT requirements.
• Perform routine inspections of vessels and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Actively participate in plant safety programs, meetings, inspections and hazard reporting.
• Support emergency response activities and mitigation efforts.
• Assist with maintenance activities, turnarounds, lockout/tagout, confined space entries and contractor oversight.
• Support plant projects including startups, P&, hydro-testing and PSSR activities.
• Initiate work orders and assist with updating operating procedures.
• Operate plant equipment for snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
• Coach and train other operations team members, and help set the tone for work and safety ethic.
• Be available for callouts and consultation as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• HAZWOPER Technician-level certification (required)
• Ability to operate boilers and follow operating procedures precisely
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Working knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, piping systems, valves and fittings
• Understanding of Process Safety Management, Emergency Response Plans and Risk Management Programs
• Basic math, analytical and chemistry knowledge
• Ability to operate motorized plant equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, backhoes and track mobiles
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset
• Basic computer skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds using mechanical aids
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and high-noise environments
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators and SCBA when necessary
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley: Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

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

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan…