Job Description
Your Job Koch Fertilizer is seeking a Plant Operator to join the Central Plains Nitrogen (CPN) team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Being a leader in delivering superior value in the industry as well as environmental excellence and responsibility is the vision for Koch Fertilizer.
Our Benefits Package Includes: * $3000 Sign - On Bonus eligible!
* Automatic 401K company contribution along with competitive matching program
* Excellent Health benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
We have a unique compensation philosophy that pays for your experience and contribution, join our team for starting at $30.00/hour - wages are dependent upon experience level!
Our Team A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world's largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer's global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.
What You Will Do -Champion the PBM philosophy to develop the capability of the operations team. Drive culture within the team through Principled Based Management (PBM) philosophy.
-Monitoring plant parameters and identifying opportunities for correction and improvement.
-Leveraging technology any systems to gather and interpret critical data points.
-Assisting with permitting plans, daily LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) plans, daily schedule updates, updating operating procedures.
-Develop and maintain operations excellence and process optimization of the plant, process safety, personal safety, environmental compliance, product quality and other applicable areas of compliance
-Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and process related issues. Opportunity to build skills with process engineers and maintenance teams.
-Performing minor maintenance on equipment.
Physical Requirements: -Work at heights up to 100 feet, climb stairs/ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., push and pull up to 150 lbs. and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
-Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: Full face respirator, hard hat, steel toed or safety footwear for given conditions, safety glasses, flame retardant long sleeve shift and pants, leather gloves, positive and negative respirators, chemical and rain suits, gloves and safety harness when applicable.
-Work in hot, cold and inclement climate conditions
-Climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of 160 feet
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) -Willing and able to meet the physical requirements listed above.
-Work a rotating 12-hour shift including weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts.
What Will Put You Ahead -Experience in a process or manufacturing plant.
-Experience or knowledge with DCS, PLC or SCADA controls.
-Experience using technology to gather and interpret data and information.
This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test.
This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are As a Koch Company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift