Plant Operator - FLD

Job Details

Job Location: Thatcher Chemical of Florida

• Deland

• Deland, FL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Thatcher Company has been a leader in the chemical manufacturing industry since 1967. With a strong presence in 14 locations across the United States and a dedicated team of over 500 professionals, we are a testament to stability and innovation. At Thatcher, we are committed to safety, continuous improvement, exceptional service, and win-win experiences. Our employees are at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to their career advancement every step of the way. We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package that underscores this dedication. Our profit-sharing plan matches 25% of each employee's salary each year, which kicks in upon achieving our profit targets - a goal we've proudly met for over 50 years-. Additionally, we provide tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, sick leave, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefit options and a company-sponsored $50,000 life insurance policy provided at no cost to every employee.

If you thrive on overcoming challenges and contributing to a dynamic, evolving company, then Thatcher Company is looking for you. Apply today to be a part of our continuous growth and success.

Plant Operator

The Plant Operator position will be responsible for all production, blending, loading, and unloading of all plant chemicals. Plant operator will need to understand and operate all plant processes and procedures, while keeping a safe and clean working environment. The Plant Operator reports to the Plant Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Produce and mix chemicals as needed

• Understand and operate plant equipment and processes

• Load and Unload tanks, rail cars, tanker trailers, and all other containers

• Regularly lift 75 pounds

• Operate pumps, mixers, and blenders

• Operate forklift

• Keep work area clean

• Light maintenance

Qualifications

• Desire and demonstrated ability to work safely and promote safety and safe work practices.

• Be quality conscious.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Stability in work history. Prefer minimum of 2-3 years prior work experience.

• Willing to submit to a background screening.

• Willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language well. This is a safety as well as an operational issue.

• Aptitude to follow written and verbal instructions in detail and learn additional skills with experience.

• Capacity to work in extreme conditions (temperature) and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

• Flexibility to work varying hours or shifts if necessary.

• Experience in manufacturing environment including use of tools and equipment is preferred.

• Ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) including chemical resistant gloves and boots, safety glasses, hard hat, face shield, full-face respirator (if required), chemical splash suit (overalls and jacket).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Must be eligible to work in the US

• This job does not offer sponsorship.