Operator

Nutrien; Aurora (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in North Carolina is seeking an Operator I for daily laboratory duties, including collecting, preparing, and analyzing samples, recording results in LIMS, and supporting quality and process control.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety and environmental standards, hazardous waste management, and the ability to work accurately with measurements and calculations; exceptional communication and willingness to learn SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• Math skills and ability to perform manual calculations for reporting results.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn Standard Operating Procedures, Methods, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab activities: collecting, preparing, and analyzing routine and non-routine samples and maintaining inventories.
• Identify off-grade or abnormal shipments and report to Supervisor.
• Record results in LIMS with priority and downtime reporting.
• Support quality and process control through analyses, SQC, and data integrity checks.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and manage reagents.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (FSMA, FSSC22000).
• Manage hazardous waste per requirements and ensure proper containment and transfer.

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn SOPs

Education

High School diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and perform daily activities such as collecting, preparing, and analyzing routine and non‑routine samples (rock, solids, fertilizer, phosphoric acid); maintain inventories.
• Identify off‑grade or abnormal shipments and control analyses and report to Supervisor.
• Accurately record results in LIMS, including priority and downtime reporting.
• Support quality and process control by conducting scheduled analyses, performing SQC, reanalyzing discrepancies, maintaining data integrity, and reporting off‑grade or abnormal results.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instruments, including reagent management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (FSMA, FSSC22000, site requirements) and promote strong food/feed safety and quality practices.
• Manage hazardous waste in compliance with requirements, including proper container use, closure, overflow prevention, secondary containment, and transfer to satellite accumulation areas.

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics), is preferred.
• Previous lab experience, is preferred.
• Strong cognitive and interpersonal skills are beneficial for success in this role.
• Initiative is an important work style and requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Learning the details in all aspects of Standard Operating Procedures, Methods, Safety, and Environmental procedures, production, and regulations are necessary to become a capable Operator I.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Math skills are very important in this role, the Operator I may need to manually calculate results to be reported to one or more customers.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing is required for all hourly applicants of Nutrien. Applicants must complete this test and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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