Chemical Plant Operator (Halsey, OR)

Do you have experience in plant/facility production, quality control, and maintenance? Perhaps warehousing experience, including shipping and receiving? Are you willing to operate material handling equipment, including a forklift, skid steer, and other equipment? Are you self-motivated and customer-focused? If so, we'd like to hear from you!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

Assist in all aspects of fertilizer plant operations and warehouse operations duties. To include but not limited to; stocking and retrieving package and bulk containers, forklift, and general housekeeping. The role requires strong mechanical ability and aptitude. Must enjoy working with a diverse customer base in a fast-paced setting.

Key Skills and Abilities Include:

• Knowledge and/or experience with agricultural operations (preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to repetitively bend and lift boxes and bags to 70 lbs. (at a rate of up to 3 units per minute for 2 hours) while working in a non-climate-controlled area
• Safety first attitude
• Basic math understanding and manipulation
• Able to distinguish colors
• Must be able to write Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Ability to run the Bagger/Heat Sealer efficiently, if applicable to the location.
• Operate material handling equipment, including order picker, pallet jack, and other equipment as required

Key Personal Attributes Include:

• Team Player with a positive outlook, willing to work multiple shifts, and willing to work overtime hours during busy seasons
• Always maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Must be punctual and on time for work
• Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level

Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:

• Properly label all containers and packages.
• Neatness and attention to detail on all paperwork, and seeing that it all returns to the office for processing
• Daily Maintenance and Cleanliness of all plant equipment and plant
• Oversee tank farm cleanliness and upkeep. Secure the tank farm at the end of each day
• Fill containers with proper material and match the label and order.
• Wear proper safety equipment per SDS sheets of chemicals being handled by an employee
• Make sure the tank is cleaned and ready to be filled, Ensure the integrity of the containers being filled is solid.
• Utilize catch basins for spills
• Monitor all tanks that are being pumped into or out of for leaks, spills, or damage
• Make sure all containers are properly cleaned when done filling
• Make sure all packaged products are put safely onto a pallet and wrapped with shrink wrap before being put into the warehouse for storage or onto the truck for delivery
• To complete daily and weekly checklists
• Utilize and follow policies and procedures
• Complete and enforce daily JSA
• Follow and understand order pick tickets
• Determine the correct packaging materials needed by product type.
• Calibrate and monitor manufacturing scales
• Handle finished products with care and ensure the final pallet is within standard.
• Operate all equipment with respect and to company policy
• Identify needed and complete maintenance as needed and to their best abilities.
• Accurately document work orders filled and turned in daily for computer entry
• Perform quality control while handling products
• Perform other duties assigned by management professionally and efficiently

Training Required, post-hire:

• All Position Specific SOP Training Requirements, specific to the location
• Fully successful in performing and demonstrating tasks and skills required of a material handler or equivalent prior

Certifications Required, post-hire:

• Personal Protective Equipment Certification
• All required WE EHSS Certifications

Compensation and Benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.88 - $22.63 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits, https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj