Entry-Level Chemical Plant Operator - Grow & Learn

Austin Powder; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in Midway, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Chemical Plant Operator to perform essential chemical manufacturing tasks for products including Anhydrous Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonia Nitrate Solution and Emulsion. The role focuses on loading/unloading trucks, monitoring processes, sampling products, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, this entry-level position offers growth opportunities into other plant roles and requires strong

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and batch sheets.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in safety gear.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Monitor chemical processes and record readings.
• Conduct product sampling to ensure quality.
• Report safety, efficiency, or quality issues to departments.
• Assist with plant and equipment maintenance.
• Support rail yard operations and DOT placards compliance.

Skills

Hazard Recognition

Emergency Response

PPE use

Reading SOPs

Math skills

Team communication

Work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or GED

18+ years of age

Job description

Austin Powder in Midway, TN is seeking an Entry-Level Chemical Plant Operator to perform essential chemical manufacturing tasks for products including Anhydrous Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonia Nitrate Solution and Emulsion. The role focuses on loading/unloading trucks, monitoring processes, sampling products, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Operations Shift Supervisor, this entry-level position offers growth opportunities into other plant roles and requires strong