The Plant Specialist supports daily production, blending, material handling, quality checks, inventory accuracy, and housekeeping at the Monahans Plant. Reporting to the Facility Manager, this role follows approved procedures, maintains accurate operating records, and helps keep materials, equipment, and work areas ready for safe and reliable operation.
This is a hands-on opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of assigned work, communicates problems promptly, and works well with teammates. The Plant Specialist directly contributes to safe, efficient production and consistent product quality.
What You Will Do
- Complete daily assignments in accordance with facility Core Processes, approved work instructions, and required safety practices.
- Perform blending using approved formulas and procedures, verifying material identity, quantities, and instructions before work begins.
- Load, unload, and transfer inbound and outbound materials; verify products, quantities, containers, and designated storage locations.
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and authorization.
- Collect and label samples, complete assigned quality checks, record results, and follow product approval and release procedures.
- Coordinate with the Facility Manager and Lab on product compatibility or quality concerns, and hold affected materials pending direction.
- Record production, blending, transfers, shipping, receiving, and other plant activity accurately in company systems and required records.
- Support inventory accuracy through proper labeling, storage, documentation, physical counts, and prompt reporting of variances.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, equipment, storage areas, and access routes; report leaks, damage, hazards, and repair needs.
- Use required PPE, stop work when conditions are unsafe, communicate work status and delays, and assist teammates as needed.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and follow written procedures, work instructions, labels, and safety data sheets.
- Basic math skills for measuring quantities, verifying blend amounts, and recording accurate counts.
- Ability to use a computer, tablet, or company data system to document production, transfers, and inventory activity.
- Ability to complete training and become authorized to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, safe work practices, PPE use, hazard communication, and safe material handling.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, ownership, communication, and teamwork.
- Industrial experience in a chemical plant, blending facility, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Forklift experience, bulk material handling, sample collection, quality checks, Quickbase familiarity, or OSHA 10 training is preferred.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and use stairs or ladders, including work involving ISO tanks.
- Lift, carry, and move tools and materials as required, using assistance or approved material-handling equipment when needed.
- Work indoors and outdoors at an industrial plant in varying temperatures and weather conditions and around moving equipment, noise, dust, odors, and chemicals.
- Wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear, hearing protection, a hard hat, and respiratory protection.
- Work the schedule required to support facility operations, including extended hours when needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Guide offers competitive pay and a benefits package for eligible full-time employees that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Benefits coverage eligibility begins the first of the month following the date of hire for eligible full-time employees.
Benefit plans, eligibility, and program terms are subject to the governing plan documents and company policies.
Employment Conditions
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screening, and execution of required employment documents.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Guide Energy Solutions, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees and considers candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, business needs, and applicable law.