Operator

Nutrien; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in North Carolina is seeking an Operator I for our laboratory team to prepare samples and analyze rock, solids, fertilizer, and Phos Acid, ensuring accurate LIMS data for quality control of our crop inputs.

The role emphasizes safety, FSMA compliance, and precise data entry on a 12-hour shift, collaborating with colleagues to meet lab goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s in Physical Science preferred.
• Previous lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab activities including sampling and LIMS logging.
• Prepare samples using standard methods for analysis.
• Achieve lab goals on a 12-hour shift.
• Perform QA/QC analyses and monitor instrument calibration.
• Ensure FSMA compliance and safety procedures.
• Enter results and maintain data accuracy in LIMS.
• Respond to priority analysis requests.

Skills

LIMS proficiency

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Science

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

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 samples from satellite laboratories and plants, maintaining inventories of retained samples, logging samples into the Laboratory Management System (LIMS), performing analyses for the following work stations: Rock, Solids, Fertilizer, and Phos Acid
• Prepare all samples for laboratory analysis using accurate methods for mixing, blending, drying, and grinding
• Ensure laboratory goals are achieved during a 12-hour shift
• Perform all assigned process control analyses following a routine sample schedule and enter results into LIMS including using a variety of instrumentation and methods
• Respond to requests for priority analysis by logging samples and results into LIMS
• Lead ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on food/animal food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance
• Monitor, support and enforce all of Nutrien’s food safety processes and procedures including FSMA compliance, FSSC22000, other certifications and customer specific standards as identified in supporting documentation
• Produce analytical results for rock, solids, fertilizer, and Phos Acid stations to assist in quality control/assurance of company products and entering results into LIMS
• Analyze non-routine samples from customers, R&D, and special process projects
• Perform minor maintenance on various instrumentation including calibrating, troubleshooting, and changing out reagents
• Monitor quality assurance in the lab and reanalyzes questionable analytical results
• Perform statistical quality control charting (SQC)
• Maintain accurate data files and reports of analytical results in order to ensure the quality of company products
• Follow safety and environmental procedures
• Report all control analyses when LIMS is down
• Identify off-grade or abnormal shipments and control analyses and reports to the shift supervisor
• Store hazadous waste in compatible containers that are in good condition and located in designated accumulation areas
• Ensure storage containers are closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure secondary containment is empty
• Transfer hazardous wastes to their designated satellite accumulation areas

What You'll Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
• 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 thistest and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents in order to be consideredeligible for employment with Nutrien
• The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to beconsidered eligible for employment with Nutrien

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does.Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes agreat responsibility—to our growers and customers,our employees andshareholders,our communities, and the planet.

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