Operations Technician

Job Description

About the Job

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, making a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, drives us daily. We are guided by a culture of care and core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, belongs, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

With nearly 26,000 employees, Nutrien operates a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Join us to elevate the expectations of an agriculture company and grow your career.

What You Will Do:

• Change cyclone
• Change defective hoses
• Change sump discharge to bins or bypass
• Clean wash boxes at the Flotation Plant
• Clear overloaded belts
• Keep areas beneath the belt clean
• Keep belt pulley area clean
• Ensure bins are dumped in a timely manner
• Plant operation (Z Train, Steam Boiler, and MAP) within EPA regulations
• Spot, inspect, load, and unload railcars and trucks
• Complete required paperwork to release railcars and trucks from the plant within EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations
• Operate track mobile to move cars and sample products
• Perform startup, normal operation, shutdown, and emergencies within the Department
• Inspection and clean up of various equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, perform troubleshooting, and take appropriate action to correct errors
• Operate Payloader, Manlift, and other mobile equipment as necessary to perform all tasks of the position
• Load SPA Trucks
• Load Sulfuric Acid trucks
• Unload sulfur
• Steam up sulfur cars
• Monitor Sulfur pad
• Strike steam traps
• Operate signs, derailers, chokes
• Operator sulfur transfer pumps
• Housekeeping on sulfur pad
• Pop sulfur tops
• Clean strainers on steam traps
• Fill out inspections
• Many other tasks as defined in the FJA
• Follow established operating procedures and guidelines
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to bulldozers, skidders, excavators, and haul trucks in support of mining operations.
• Expertise in operating the area equipment within the standard operating conditions and ability to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Ability to work independently while coordinating work with the shift schedule

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• One year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred)
• Steady employment history
• Valid driver’s license (required for operating company vehicles)

Testing Requirements For Hourly Applicants:

• All hourly applicants must complete the Florida Ready to Work or National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) assessment. A minimum score of 3 in Math, 3 in Reading, and 3 in Data is required to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien.
• Applicants must also complete the Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills Assessment and achieve a “Passed” status.
• Both certificates (Florida Ready to Work or NCRC and Soft Skills) must be uploaded along with your resume when submitting your application.
• These assessments are offered at no cost at any CareerSource office.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process:

Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

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