Plant Operator: 12-Hour Shifts, Growth & Benefits

Intrepid Potash; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Intrepid Potash in Carlsbad, NM is hiring multiple Plant Operators to operate and monitor plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production of quality products. The role requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills to adjust and fix issues as they arise.

Duties include equipment monitoring, maintaining environmental controls, and performing routine inspections. A valid driver’s license and at least one year of general labor or industrial plant experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Minimum one year of general labor and/or industrial plant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure reliability of plant equipment (belt conveyors, pumps, screens, etc.).
• Maintain environmental requirements: monitor dust emissions, scrubber flow and pressure readings.
• Operate plant equipment (skid steers, bulldozers, loaders, etc.).
• Perform pre-shift inspections and preventative maintenance; report safety hazards.
• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

General labor experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Intrepid Potash in Carlsbad, NM is hiring multiple Plant Operators to operate and monitor plant equipment, ensuring safe and efficient production of quality products. The role requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills to adjust and fix issues as they arise.

Duties include equipment monitoring, maintaining environmental controls, and performing routine inspections. A valid driver’s license and at least one year of general labor or industrial plant experience are required.