Chemical Plant Operator II: Growth, Safety & Ops

Wilbur--ellis-Company; Garretson (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis is hiring a Chemical Plant Operator II for our Garretson, SD facility. You will assist with inventory, unload/load raw materials, and operate essential processing equipment, while reading meters and conducting safety-focused tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma, safety-minded approach, and the ability to tolerate temperature extremes. Pulmonary function test and respirator clearance are required, with a willingness to learn new automation tools.

Qualifications

• Basic safety-oriented habits and attention to detail required.
• 2+ years in a chemical plant preferred but not required.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test and respirator clearance.
• Must be clean-shaven to wear a respiratory mask.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory, leak and tank checks; open/close tanks and transfer lines for raw material handling.
• Operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, pumps, blenders, reactors, and weighing scales.
• Unload and transfer raw materials using proper safety procedures and PPE.
• Read meters, charts, and instruments to ensure accurate production operations; troubleshoot and report issues.
• Collect, label, and deliver product samples for lab testing.
• Label drums, totes, and containers for shipping; follow batch instructions under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Tools

Digital gauges

Process control systems

Handheld devices

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis is hiring a Chemical Plant Operator II for our Garretson, SD facility. You will assist with inventory, unload/load raw materials, and operate essential processing equipment, while reading meters and conducting safety-focused tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma, safety-minded approach, and the ability to tolerate temperature extremes. Pulmonary function test and respirator clearance are required, with a willingness to learn new automation tools.