Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.
If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.
Job Description
Are you a dependable, safety-focused individual who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? Do you like working outdoors and being part of a team that ensures safe, efficient plant operations? If so, join our team as a Chemical Plant Operator at Tessenderlo Kerley Inc.!
Why Join Us?
Operate with Purpose – You'll play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials through our facility.
Grow Your Skills – Gain technical experience in valve operation, equipment troubleshooting and process safety compliance.
️ Be Part of a Team – Work with experienced professionals who value safety, integrity and collaboration.
Learn Every Day – From rail and truck operations to product quality checks and safety programs, every day is different and full of opportunities to learn!
What You’ll Do
✅ Load and unload trucks and railcars following OSHA, DOT, EPA and Tessenderlo Kerley standards.
✅ Read local instrumentation and collect/analyze product samples to maintain quality.
✅ Operate manual valves and outdoor equipment safely and efficiently.
✅ Troubleshoot process issues and correct equipment irregularities.
✅ Participate in safety programs, attend meetings, conduct safety inspections, and report hazards.
✅ Inspect equipment regularly to prevent failures or damage.
✅ Keep the plant clean and organized.
✅ Support special projects including maintenance, turnarounds and confined space entries.
✅ Take on additional duties as assigned by leadership.
What You’ll Bring
✔ High School Diploma or GED.
✔ Mechanical and/or technical experience strongly preferred.
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills.
✔ Ability to read, understand and follow technical procedures.
✔ Basic math, analytical and computer skills.
✔ Working knowledge of chemistry is a plus.
✔ A positive attitude with a commitment to safety and reliability.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Able to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Must be fit-tested and able to wear both full-face and half-face respirators.
Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:
Benefits & Rewards:
Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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