Plant Operator

Dead River Company; Hermon (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Provided Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Scholarships for employees’ children

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Dead River Company is seeking a plant assistant to safely support propane bulk plant operations in Hermon, Maine. The role involves assisting with tank processing, inventory control, and general plant maintenance to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include overseeing propane offloading, cylinder handling, tank inspections, and coordinating inventory with purchasing. Candidates should be dependable, able to work independently, and follow safety procedures in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Dependability and reliability in daily plant operations.
• Ability to work independently with good judgement and safety awareness.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; willingness to learn propane handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of the bulk plant to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Oversee offloading of propane from rail cars (where applicable).
• Assist with loading/unloading propane cylinders entering or leaving the facility.

Skills

Dependability

Ability to work independently

Good judgement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Pay $17.41 - $26.11 - Depending on Experience.

Position Summary:

Safely and productively assist with propane storage facility operations to ensure efficient operation of the facility including tank processing and inventory control.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the overall maintenance of the bulk plant to ensure that all procedures are safe and efficient.
• Oversees the offloading of propane from rail cars (where applicable).
• Assists with the loading or unloading of propane cylinders entering or leaving the facility.
• Inspects the physical condition of used propane tanks. Prepares new tanks for installation.
• Maintains inventory of both propane gas and various propane related parts and equipment.
• Coordinates inventory requirements with purchasing personnel.
• Participates in general housekeeping of the buildings, grounds and tanks.
• Gains knowledge of codes and regulations relating to the proper storage and handling of propane gas.
• Assists with the decaling of propane tanks.

Highly Competitive Compensation and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6 for full time employees!
• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance.
• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for employees and scholarships available for employees’ children.
• Discounts on our products and services.
• Opportunities for growth throughout our footprint.

Other Attributes Required:

This position requires dependability, ability to work independently, and good judgement.

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Contacts:

Plant workers deal with truck drivers, other employees and equipment and parts supply vendors.

Decisions Made:

The plant worker makes decisions regarding the appropriate steps to take in daily propane plant operations. Complex problems or unusual issues are referred to the manager in charge.

Safety Considerations:

Safety considerations relate to safe operation of the propane bulk plant, wearing appropriate personal protective safety equipment, proper lifting of heavy parts or equipment, and general observation of the surroundings where work is being done.

Equipment Used:

All types of hand tools, power tools, cranes and lifting devices, and appropriate gauges and meters.

Temperatures can vary from below zero to above 90 degrees, depending on the time of year. Since the job involves working with propane gas, there is some exposure from the product and the odorant added to the gas.

Physical Requirement Analysis:

• The position requires frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
• There is occasional to frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing.
• There is frequent use of the hands/arms to reach, feel, handle, lift or pull.
• There is frequent communication involving both talking and listening.

Weight or Force Moved:

Plant workers move various sized objects and tanks weighing from a few pounds to over 100 pounds. When very heavy objects are moved mechanical assistance is available or the plant worker can ask for help.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

DL Drivers License

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