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.

Why Join Us?

🦺 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

What You’ll Do

✅ 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&ID walkdowns 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

Profile

What You’ll Bring

✔ 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

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert higher force using mechanical devices
• 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

Offer

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.