Operator D

Tessenderlo Group•Fresno, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator supports Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. plant and terminal operations by following company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The role contributes to production and safety excellence as part of a team at the Fresno plant, helping produce on-spec products and sustain the company’s safety record. The position involves operating manual valves and equipment, monitoring and recording local instruments, handling hazardous waste in compliance with applicable training and regulations, conducting routine equipment inspections, and assisting with emergency response and plant projects. Work may involve elevated heights, stairs and ladders, extended outdoor periods in all weather conditions, and lifting and walking throughout the workday. The schedule may be an 8-hour day shift or a 12-hour rotating swing shift, with weekends, overtime, holidays, and call-outs as scheduled or needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good mathematical and analytical skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and the ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to learn DOT shipping regulations and other applicable transportation requirements.
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely throughout the workday.
Ability to walk up to one-quarter mile regularly throughout the workday.
Basic computer skills.
Willingness to work an 8-hour day shift with some weekends, overtime, and possible scheduled holidays, or a 12-hour swing shift rotating between days, nights, weekends, and holidays; training is on an 8-hour schedule.
Willingness to work overtime and be available for call-outs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Chemical or similar plant operations experience.
Technical, mechanical, and operations experience.

Responsibilities

Perform production tasks to make on-spec product.
Operate manual valves and equipment outdoors.
Read and record local instrumentation.
Contain, clean up, package, and label hazardous waste according to HAZWOPER training and OSHA, EPA, RCRA, HM-126, and DOT regulations.
Implement the Emergency Response Plan and assist with emergency mitigation.
Routinely inspect vessels and equipment to prevent failure or damage.
Assist with plant projects, including maintenance, turnarounds, lockout/tagout, and confined-space entries.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with low employee premiums.
401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching on up to the first 5% of employee contributions.
Year-end company retirement contribution of up to 4% of annual base salary.
Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria.
Life insurance equal to 2x annual base salary.
Paid vacation, sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year, non-taxable.
Adoption assistance with up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance.
Parental and childbearing leave.
Business travel life and accident insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Telemedicine program for employees and dependents.
Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
Company referral program.