Chemical Plant Operator (Halsey, OR)

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

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 hand