Production Operator

Thatcher; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to join their dynamic team in Missoula. This role involves the production and blending of chemicals, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations. With a commitment to employee success and a supportive work environment, this company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a unique profit-sharing retirement plan. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, along with a high school diploma and relevant experience. If you are looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Education Reimbursement

Health Savings Account

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Desire to work safely and promote safety practices.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and mix chemicals as needed.
• Load and unload tanks and containers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Quality Consciousness

Team Collaboration

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pumps

Mixers

Blenders

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Thatcher Co. of Montana - Missoula, MT Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Description

Thatcher Company is a diversified chemical manufacturer, re-packager and distributor headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company was founded in 1967 and has grown to be a major chemical supplier and distributor in the United States. Thatcher’s diversification, coupled with ever broadening product offerings, allows us to respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our core values include integrity, employee success, win-win relationships, customer focus, stability, safety & environment, and continuous improvement.

Plant Operator

The Plant Operator position will be responsible for all production, blending, loading, and unloading of all plant chemicals. Plant operator will need to understand and operate all plant processes and procedures, while keeping a safe and clean working environment. The Plant Operator reports to the Plant Manager.

Major Accountabilities

• Produce and mix chemicals as needed
• Understand and operate plant equipment and processes
• Load and Unload tanks, rail cars, tanker trailers, and all other containers
• Regularly lift 75 pounds
• Operate pumps, mixers, and blenders
• Operate forklift
• Keep work area clean
• Light maintenance

Qualifications

Plant Operator

Basic qualifications include:

• Desire and demonstrated ability to work safely and promote safety and safe work practices.
• Be quality conscious.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Stability in work history. Prefer minimum of 2-3 years prior work experience.
• Willing to submit to a background screening.
• Willing to submit to apre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language well. This is a safety as well as an operational issue.
• Aptitude to follow written and verbal instructions in detail and learn additional skills with experience.
• Capacity to work in extreme conditions (temperature) and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to work varying hours or shiftsif necessary.
• Experience in manufacturing environment including use of tools and equipment is preferred.
• Ability to wear applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) including chemical resistant gloves and boots, safety glasses, hard hat, face shield, full-face respirator (if required), chemical splash suit (overalls and jacket).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the US
  • This job does not offer sponsorship.

Why Thatcher is right for you

• Competitive salary
• The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company and no employee contribution or match is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2020marked the 47th consecutive year of maximum funding.
• Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
• A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.

THATCHER GROUP, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. As an affirmative action employer under E.O. 11246, we invite all applicants to identify themselves.