Plant Operator

PF Holdings; Brownlee (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PF Holdings is seeking a Plant Operator in Louisiana to operate production controls and assist machine operators. The role includes general plant cleanup, following directions, and supporting maintenance tasks. PLC-based equipment operation and QA compliance are key parts of the job.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of manual labor experience, with the ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in a plant environment. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to follow directions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Capable of performing manual labor and lifting 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators.
• Perform general labor such as plant clean-up and routine maintenance tasks.
• Follow directions and complete tasks in a timely manner with or without close supervision.
• Operate plant equipment using PLC systems.
• Notify shift leads of process malfunctions or irregularities.
• Comply with QA program and testing processes as required.
• Assist with plant maintenance; inspect for wear and potential problems.
• Support maintenance techs with routine repairs (greasing, bearings, etc.).
• Contribute to cleaning, tracking, and upkeep of polymer batching systems and screens.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Plant Operator is responsible for operating machinery, performing general labor such as plant clean-up.

Responsibilities:

• Operate controls used in the production process or assist machine operators.

• Performing general labor such as plant clean-up.

• Ability to follow direction and complete tasks in a timely manner with or without close supervision.

• Operate plant equipment utilizing PLC systems.

• Communicate with shift leads and Production Superintendent as to any process malfunctions or irregularities.

• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance program and testing processes as required by the QA program and procedures.

• Assist with plant maintenance and inspect for high wear and potential problems.

• Assist maintenance technicians in performing routine maintenance and repairs such as greasing, changing rollers, bearings, and belt splices.

• Normal task may include but are not limited to cleaning spilled sand from under tail pulleys or high build up areas, training belts for proper tracking, changing screens, maintaining polymer batching systems, and any other task assigned by Lead Plant Operator or Production Superintendent.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• One (1) - two (2) years general experience performing manual labor tasks such as lifting and moving materials, loading, and unloading trucks, digging, and filling holes, light mechanical, and light equipment.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, using both written and spoken forms of communication.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Able to read, speak and write English.

• Regularly required to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 lbs. or more.

• Work performed in a plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather as most work will be performed outside.

• Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times.

• Auditory and fall protection applicable when required.

• Sensitive to confidential information.

• Must work independently and as a member of a team.

This job should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.