Chemical Plant Op I - Belle Plaine, SK

Wilbur-Ellis•Belle Plaine, SK

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. “We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.” Role Overview: The Chemical Plant Operator I is responsible for taking daily inventory, unloading and loading raw materials and finished goods, as well as helping in any of the other operational departments. Chemical Plant Operators are also responsible for using and maintaining the equipment used to blend chemicals. This position will start on a day shift. After a determined training period, you will transition to the second shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
1 to 2 years of work experience in a chemical plant and a strong understanding of chemical processing are preferred but not required.
Ability to utilize computers and /or electrical equipment.
Safety-oriented work habits.
Strong attention to detail and precision in all operations.
Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities.
Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110°F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter.
Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level.
Must pass a pulmonary function test and have a respirator clearance.
Be clean-shaven and wear a respiratory mask.

Nice To Haves

You have a strong attention to detail
You enjoy and embrace a variety of job duties and responsibilities
You’re versatile, flexible, and willing to work weekends and holidays
You can work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook
You are safety-minded and consistently follow safety protocols and procedures
You’re on time and prepared for work assignments that may include physical and repetitive tasks

Responsibilities

Perform frequent walking for inventory, leak checks, and tank operations; open/close tanks and transfer lines for raw material handling.
Operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, pumps, blenders, reactors, and weighing scales.
Unload and transfer raw materials (e.g., Acetic acid, Formic acid, Aqua Ammonia) using proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment, including respirators.
Read meters, charts, and instruments to ensure accurate production operations; troubleshoot and report equipment issues.
Collect, label, and deliver product samples for lab testing; prepare and label drums, totes, and other containers for shipping.
Follow batch instructions under supervision, assist in other operational areas including maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.