Process Operator

Shell; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Shell in Michigan is seeking a Process Operator to package bulk materials into vessels (Totes, Drums, Pails, Jugs, and Tubes) and manage receipt of raw materials and preparation of finished products for shipment.

The role includes loading/offloading trucks and railcars, sampling, and operating packing production processes. A high school diploma is required; SAP knowledge is a plus, and rotating shifts are expected. The position offers competitive hourly pay in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to juggle priorities without compromising safety or quality.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage loading & offloading 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 vessel capacity to accommodate material transfers.
• Operate packing and handling of drums, totes, pails, and bottles.
• Collect samples of bulk and packaged materials per sampling plans.
• Perform tasks around bulk blending processes using recipes for finished products.
• Adhere to HSSE guidelines and maintain a clean, safe workplace.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relevant post-secondary education

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 De