Plant Operator

Job Description

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.

• 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

• ✔ 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

• 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

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 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…