Production Operator Trainee

CF Industries Inc; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries Inc. is seeking a Production Operator to support safe, efficient production and environmental compliance. You will work within a 12-hour rotational schedule, including nights and weekends, operating equipment and adjusting processes as directed.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, precise procedures and continuous improvement within a demanding manufacturing environment. Prior related training or education is preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum H.S. diploma or GED.
• 2 years trade school or college education preferred.
• Pass pre-employment screening examinations and assessments.
• TWIC card required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence with PPE usage and safety procedures.
• Operate valves/instruments to adjust levels, flows, temps, pressures, speeds and startups/shutdowns.
• Investigate unusual process or mechanical situations and take corrective action.
• Achieve and maintain competency in operator functions and assist in training others.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Procedural accuracy

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

Trade School/College preferred

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Job Summary

The Production Operator is an important member of the CF Industries team and plays a major role in helping the company meet its objectives of achieving safety excellence and environmental compliance while maximizing production. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the production process and its associated equipment. This position also has a significant impact on the personal safety, emergency preparedness and response performance of the facility. As part of working 12-hour rotational shifts, nights and weekend shifts are required.

Job Responsibilities

• Champion the pursuit of safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for each task, implementing established safety procedures and protocols for each job, identifying hazards or incidents and communicating findings using established procedures.
• Operate valves, and/or instruments to adjust fluid levels, flows, temperatures, pressures, speeds, and control startups/ shutdowns of mechanical equipment. Make necessary process adjustments via instrumentation, equipment, or chemical additions to maintain processes within operational tolerances.
• Investigate unusual process or mechanical situations and take or recommend corrective action.
• Achieve and maintain competency in all operator functions of assigned production area, including process monitoring and control and assist in the training of less experienced operators.

Required Skills

• Work accuracy: Accurately execute written procedures and verbal instructions.
• Critical thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and decision making: Consider the long- and short-term implications of potential actions and their impacts to choose the most appropriate course.
• Integrity: Act with honesty and consistently follow through in doing what is known to be right in each situation.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Organize, plan and coordinate work with others to ensure alignment with colleagues. Build partnerships based on trust and respect and inspire the team to act in ways that uphold a culture built on safety and operational excellence.
• Continuous learning: Continually develop knowledge, skills and behaviors related to a role(s) to maintain competency and increase proficiency.
• Troubleshooting: Recognize and troubleshoot equipment failures or process upsets.

Position Requirements

• Minimum H.S. diploma or GED.
• 2 years trade school or college education preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening examinations and assessments.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC) card.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job‑related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision‑making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.