Process Operator

Shell; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/mobile working

Job summary

Shell in the United States is seeking a Process Operator in Michigan to manage packaging of bulk materials into vessels and oversee the loading/offloading processes for trucks and rail cars, ensuring accurate orders and safe operations.

The role involves sampling, blending across three chemistries, and packing into totes, drums, and bottles while adhering to daily checks and paperwork requirements for on-time delivery of quality products.

Qualifications

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Relevant work experience in a similar industry is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and basic SAP knowledge are assets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the loading & offloading process of trucks and rail cars to ensure correct products and volumes.
• Prepare hose connections for receipt of raw materials from bulk trucks/rail cars.
• Verify receiving vessels can accommodate material transfer volumes.
• Manipulate drummed/packaged materials using manual and powered equipment.
• Acquire samples of bulk and packaged materials as required.
• Perform blending and packing processes for bulk finished products across chemistries.
• Take daily visual level and temperature readings and perform related checks.
• Complete paperwork and computer tasks to ensure timely, accurate delivery of quality product.
• Follow HSSE guidelines and maintain a clean, safe workplace.
• Support emergency response activities as needed.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Ability to juggle priorities

Willingness to learn

Ability to work safely with respirator

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relevant post-secondary education preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michigan, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

The Process Operator will be responsible for packaging bulk materials into vessels (Totes, Drums, Pails, Jugs, and Tubes), and the receipt of raw materials and preparation of finished products for shipment to include the loading & offloading of trucks, railcars, totes & drums.

Accountabilities:

• Manage the loading & offloading process of trucks and rail cars ensuring delivery of the proper products and volumes ordered

• Prepare proper hose connections to facilitate receipt of raw materials from bulk trucks and rail cars

• Verify that the receiving vessel can accommodate the volume of raw materials or finished products being transferred

• Manipulate drummed and packaged materials both manually and with powered industrial equipment as required

• Acquire samples of bulk and packaged raw materials and finished products as required

• Perform work functions around large batch bulk blending processes, using raw material blending recipes to produce bulk finished products around our 3 main chemistries

• Perform Packing Production processes involving Totes, Drums, 20L pails, 5L, 1L bottles, & 1LB tubes

• Acquire a visual level and temperature reading of tanks daily along with manual, tape gauges performed monthly

• Perform computer related tasks necessary to ensure that a quality product is delivered to the customer on time and in the quantity ordered along with any necessary paperwork

• Perform all work functions in such a manner that supports Corporate and FWL Health, Safety, Security and Environmental objectives

• Actively contribute toward a clean and orderly workplace by adhering to routine cleaning schedules

• Follow HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environmental) guidelines in all activities/tasks and holidays (turnarounds, outages, major plant activities, production support, etc.)

What we need from you

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required

• Relevant post-secondary education preferred

• Relevant work experience in a similar industry is preferred

• Strong computer literacy skills

• Basic knowledge in SAP is an asset

• Demonstrates a willingness to continuously learn and improve skills

• Ability to juggle several conflicting priorities without compromising safety or quality

• Ability to learn, execute, and eventually write and follow procedures as required

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule

• Ability to serve as a member of an emergency response team

• Ability to use safe lifting techniques, able to lift and carry 20 kg from ground to waist level

• Ability to work safely wearing a respirator or Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Willingness to comply with Shell’s drug-free and harassment-free work environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures

• Willingness to submit all medical assessment of your fitness for duty, background check, driving record check and Pre-Site Access testing for alcohol and specified drugs

***Please note that there is an Online Assessment which is required for this position. In order to be considered, you must complete the assessment and receive a passing score, even if you have taken previous assessments. Please review your Workday tasks, directions and instructions in order to ensure you complete the required test within the provided timeframe***

What we offer

The rate for this position is $27.07/hr. - $35.47/hr. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We’d like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we’re working towards that goal, click here.

Shell in The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

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