Plant Operator

Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

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

• 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

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community…