Chemical Mix Operator - Grave Shift

Thatcher Company LLC; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement and ongoing PD

Job summary

Thatcher Chemical is hiring a Plant Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will produce and mix chemicals, operate plant equipment, and load/unload tanks and containers on a Graves Shift schedule. The role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and operating forklifts and pumps.

We seek safety-minded individuals with a high school diploma and 2–3 years of experience. Background checks and drug screens are required, with emphasis on safe, independent and team-oriented work in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years prior work experience preferred.
• Must pass background screening and pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform in varying temperatures.
• Experience in manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and mix chemicals as needed.
• Understand and operate plant equipment and processes.
• Load and unload tanks, rail cars, tanker trailers and other containers.
• Regularly lift 75 pounds.
• Operate pumps, mixers, and blenders.
• Operate forklift.
• Keep work area clean.
• Light maintenance.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Quality consciousness

Stability in work history

PPE usage

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Job description

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Plant Operator

Shift: Graves Shift

Saturday- Monday 5:00PM to 5:00AM

Tuesday 5:00PM -11:00PM

Major Accountabilities

• 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

Basic Qualifications Include

• 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

Why Thatcher is right for you

• 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
• 401 (k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
• 3+ weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves on the following page.

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