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 reliable operations, teamwork, and doing things the right way every time? Do you enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment and contributing to a strong safety culture in a chemical manufacturing environment?
If so, this is your opportunity to join our operations team as an Operator C at our Michaud, Idaho facility!
Why Join Us?
Safety First Culture – Be part of a team where safety, compliance and accountability are non-negotiable and fully supported.
Hands-On Operations – Work directly with equipment, processes and systems that keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
Team-Driven Environment – Collaborate closely with our Operations, Maintenance, Contractor and Leadership teams.
Skill Development – Ongoing training, certification and opportunities to grow technical and operational expertise.
️ Stability & Purpose – Play a critical role in daily operations, emergency response and long-term plant reliability.
What You’ll Do
✅ Operate the facility in accordance with company policies and all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/federal regulations.
✅ Load and unload trucks and railcars safely and accurately.
✅ Read, monitor and record local instrumentation and operating data.
✅ Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments to prevent failures or unsafe conditions.
✅ Contain, clean up, package and label hazardous waste following HAZWOPER, RCRA and DOT requirements.
✅ Perform routine inspections of vessels and equipment to ensure safe operation.
✅ Actively participate in plant safety programs, meetings, inspections and hazard reporting.
✅ Support emergency response activities and mitigation efforts.
✅ Assist with maintenance activities, turnarounds, lockout/tagout, confined space entries and contractor oversight.
✅ Support plant projects including startups, P&ID walkdowns, hydro-testing and PSSR activities.
✅ Initiate work orders and assist with updating operating procedures.
✅ Operate plant equipment for snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
✅ Coach and train other operations team members, and help set the tone for work and safety ethic.
✅ Be available for callouts and consultation as needed, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
What You’ll Bring
✔ High school diploma or GED
✔ HAZWOPER Technician-level certification (required)
✔ Ability to operate boilers and follow operating procedures precisely
✔ Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
✔ Working knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, piping systems, valves and fittings
✔ Understanding of Process Safety Management, Emergency Response Plans and Risk Management Programs
✔ Basic math, analytical and chemistry knowledge
✔ Ability to operate motorized plant equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, backhoes and track mobiles
✔ Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset
✔ Basic computer skills
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds using mechanical aids
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights
Comfortable working in confined spaces and high-noise environments
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators and SCBA when necessary
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
Benefits & Rewards:
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
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