Lead Production Operator

ICL Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ICL Group’s North Charleston plant seeks a Lead Operator to oversee three fertilizer coating lines, handling production from raw materials through packaging to warehousing. Local candidates only, with 2+ years manufacturing experience and flexibility for 12-hour shifts.

Offer: $25–$29 per hour, a 3% annual bonus target, comprehensive benefits, and a path to lead continuous improvements in a safety‑focused environment. Relocation not offered; candidates must reside within commuting distance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work 12-hour day and night shifts including overtime, weekends, and provide shift coverage as needed.
• Capable of serving as the production leader to ensure all coating and blending are operating as intended.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform all project tasks with quality.
• An understanding of and ability to promote continuous improvements.
• A fast learner of complex production environments with the ability to troubleshoot.
• Proven ability to multi-task while staying productive, adaptive, and self-motivated.
• Able to coordinate and plan with available resources.

Responsibilities

• Operate 3 fertilizer coating lines from raw materials through packaging to warehousing.
• Capable of leading production to ensure coating and blending operate as intended.
• Maintain safe operating procedures and quality standards.
• Provide shift coverage as needed, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Coordinate with maintenance and material flow to optimize throughput.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As the Lead Operator, you will serve as the production operator. This position will operate in 3 fertilizer coating lines which goes from raw material to packaging, and then to warehousing.

ICL Specialty Fertilizers has a manufacturing plant in North Charleston, SC. The facility manufactures controlled-release fertilizer brands Osmocote®, Agroblen®, and Agrocote®. The sites run on a 24 x 6 basis and shifts assignments are on a 12-hour basis that does involve occasional overtime, weekends, and holiday coverage as necessary.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for this position. Please note that, at this time, we are only considering applications from local candidates. Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to North Charleston, SC to be eligible for consideration. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing applications from talented individuals in our local area.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related industry.
• Willing and able to work 12 hour day and night shifts including occasional overtime, weekends, and provide shift coverage as
• Capable of serving as the production leader to ensure all coating and blending are operating as intended.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform all project tasks with quality.
• The understanding and ability to promote continuous improvements.
• A fast learner of complex production environments with the ability to troubleshoot.
• Proven ability to multi-task while staying productive, adaptive, and self-motivated.
• Can effectively coordinate and plan with available resources.

What will set me apart?

• Experience and understanding of process control.
• Production overview experience

PPE

At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.

Physical Demands

Ability to regularly move and/or lift up to 60 lbs, wear appropriate PPE, and climb stairs and ladders up to 30 feet

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $25 - $29 /hour

Annual Bonus Target: 3%, subject to plan provisions.

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit: https://icl-growingsolutions.com/en-us/

About ICL

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL’s global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating – both structurally and economically – while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com.

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