Plant Industrial Technician

Vinmar-International; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee assistance program

Disability - company-paid

Job summary

Vinmar Recycling Solution is seeking a Field Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment in chemical plants and manufacturing facilities. This role supports sustainability through the Operation Clean Sweep® program, aiming to reduce plastic loss.

The ideal candidate will help operate and maintain industrial equipment such as vacuum trucks and mobile packaging units while ensuring compliance with safety practices. A valid Driver’s License and TWIC card may be required based on the work location.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Speak, write, and read fluent English.
• Wear all required PPE without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Package, unload, and transfer materials in railcars as needed.
• Ensure equipment complies with safety practices and procedures.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Vacuum trucks

Packaging units

Transfer units

Roll-off trucks

Job description

Vinmar Recycling Solution is hiring a Field Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment in chemical plants and manufacturing facilities. Join our team supporting sustainability through the Operation Clean Sweep® program, helping reduce plastic pellet and powder loss. Be part of an innovative, eco-friendly company!

Responsibilities

• Helps operate and maintain industrial equipment such as vacuum trucks, mobile packaging units, trailer transfer units, and roll-off trucks safely and efficiently
• Ensures equipment complies with safe work practices, policies, and procedures
• Works to package, unload, and transfer materials in railcars, if needed
• Works with sumps, drains, trenches, reactors, and silos, in potential confined spaces, if needed
• Fills out paperwork and communicates effectively with customer representative
• Follows all company and site safety procedures while operating machinery/vehicles
• Follows OSHA safety standards and is safety conscious at all times
• Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job

Travel may be required as part of this role.

• May require a valid Driver’s License and/or a valid TWIC card, depending on work location

• 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
• Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
• Wear all required PPE without restriction and pass any required medical exams
• Speak, write, and read fluent English
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality are required
• Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus

Work Schedule:

12 Hour Rotating Shift (Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays)

#VRS

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance - company-paid and voluntary
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee assistance program
• Disability - company-paid