Plant Operator

Specialty Herd Solutions•Plymouth, WI

31d•$27 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for safely handling, mixing, transferring, and packaging liquid and dry chemical products while operating production equipment and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. This role supports efficient plant operations through equipment monitoring, production scheduling, facility maintenance, and adherence to process safety management and hazardous materials handling procedures.

Requirements

Provide evidence of employment eligibility acceptable to state and federal standards.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Requires a high school diploma/GED
Minimum one year forklift experience required with proof of certification and proficiency in forklift operation.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, in the state of residence, and a safe driving record meeting the company’s vehicle policy and insurability standards.
Ability to walk and stand on the production floor for extended periods
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to wear required PPE when in operational areas

Nice To Haves

Prefer three years’ experience working in a chemical environment or three years’ manufacturing experience
Prefer working knowledge in batch making process.
Able to pass pre-employment and annual screenings as appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

Handling, transporting, moving, adding and mixing liquid and dry hazardous chemicals
Loads and unloads blenders, drums, tanks, totes, trucks and railcars by connecting and disconnecting hoses with valves, and operating load-out pumps.
Operates packaging equipment, including but not limited to box taper, filling and lidding machine, stretch wrapper and glue machine.
Reviews formulation orders for accuracy upon receipt and completion, then completes and signs required paperwork.
Ensures that products meet the quality and production standards based on scheduled demands.
Reviews daily production schedules and takes proactive measures to ensure timely completion, including recommending schedule or manpower adjustments as needed.
Inspects and repairs production equipment for operability and notifies supervisor of corrective actions needed to ensure scheduled products are formulated on time.
Complies with all Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program requirements
May be trained to be part of a confined space entry team.
Provide routine facility housekeeping and maintenance, including the use of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills and grinders.