Operator, Reaction

Nutrien; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien in Kerman, CA is seeking an entry-level Operator, Reaction to support our production operations. The role focuses on operating equipment to manage chemical changes and ensure safe, efficient production.

Key tasks include reviewing formulation orders, monitoring blenders, producing fertilizer batches, adding materials, and maintaining equipment. This position is on-site with comprehensive safety and training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year forklift experience, 2+ years preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Valid forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control equipment to adjust chemical changes and reactions during the production process.
• Review formulation orders for accuracy when receiving and after they've been completed.
• Ensure products produced meet company's quality and production standards based on scheduled demands.
• Monitor production blenders to ensure batches run efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Produce batches of fertilizer in a mixing blender.
• Add various materials to batches, sometimes hazardous.
• Operate and clean equipment in the production process including pumps, liquid separator, blender, and centrifuge.
• Open and close multiple valves daily.
• Operate load out pumps.
• Load and unload rail cars.
• Work from heights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Operator, Reaction

Requisition ID

33380

Location

Kerman, CA, USA, 93630

Workplace Type

On-Site

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type

Full Time

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

• Control equipment to adjust chemical changes and reactions during the production process
• Review formulation orders for accuracy when receiving and after they've been completedEnsure products produced meet company's quality and production standards based on scheduled demands
• Monitor production blenders to ensure batches run efficiently and in a timely manner
• Produce batches of fertilizer in a mixing blender
• Add various materials to batches, sometimes hazardous
• Operate and clean equipment in the production process including pumps, liquid separator, blender, and centrifuge
• Open and close multiple valves daily
• Operate load out pumps
• Load and unload rail cars
• Work from heights
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience required, 2 or more years preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Valid Forklift certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Biola, CA location, is between $30.00 - $31.00. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

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.

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