Plant Operator

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. is seeking a Plant Operator in Alexandria, MN to support the Waste-to-Energy Facility. This role requires operating cranes, maintaining operation logs, and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance.

The position features 12-hour rotating shifts and a focus on clear communication under pressure. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read data accurately, and familiarity with operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read and record data accurately.
• Understanding and adherence to written and verbal operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and repair of the Waste-to-Energy Facility under supervision.
• Operate cranes to charge furnaces at prescribed rate.
• Maintain logs of plant operation and production.
• Communicate effectively in high-pressure situations to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Data logging

Safety awareness

Reading measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-based control systems

Data handling software

Job description

Our client, a leader in the recycling industry, is seeking a Plant Operator to join their team. As a Plant Operator, you will be part of the operations team supporting the efficient functioning of the facility. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to safety, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Alexandria, MN

Pay Range: $24.72/hour

Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights monthly (6am-6pm for one month, then 6pm-6am the next month)

What's the Job?

• Assist in the operation and repair of the Waste-to-Energy Facility under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and 1st Plant Operator.

• Operate cranes to charge the furnaces at the prescribed rate.

• Maintain logs of plant operation and production.

• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats, especially in high-pressure situations.

• Act quickly and calmly in complex emergency situations to ensure safety and efficiency.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Ability to read and record data accurately.

• Understanding and compliance with written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.

• Some knowledge of high-pressure steam and electric power generation principles.

• Experience with computer-based equipment control and data handling.

• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful industry.

• Gain hands‑on experience in plant operations and maintenance.

• Be part of a team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.

• Develop skills in emergency response and operational procedures.

• Engage in a role that offers variety and challenges every day.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.