NAS Chemical Plant Operator - St. Gabriel, LA


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Job Title: NAS Chemical Plant Operator - St. Gabriel, LA
Location: St. Gabriel, LA, USA

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

"We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you."

Do you have experience inspecting pumps, tanks, and production lines for proper and safe operation? Are you someone who can climb and is comfortable with heights while wearing proper PPE, such as a respirator? Do you have a strong safety work ethic? If so, this may be the job for you!

For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for taking daily inventory, unloading and loading raw materials and finished goods, and helping in any of the other operations departments. They are also responsible for using and maintaining equipment used to blend chemicals.

Key Skills and Abilities:
  • Able to lift to 75 lbs.
  • Frequent walking to complete inventory, check for leaks, and open/close storage tanks.
  • Required to run a skid loader and forklift.
  • A respirator is required to unload Acetic acid, Formic acid, and Aqua Ammonia.
  • Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110*F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter.
  • Outside work in all-weather elements
  • Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level.


Key Personal Attributes Include:
  • A high school diploma is required, and some college courses in process technology or chemistry are preferred.
  • Must acquire sufficient skill and knowledge of the chemical processes to conduct operations and processes.
  • 3 to 5 years of work experience in a chemical plant and a strong understanding of chemical processing
  • Must pass a pulmonary function test and have a respirator clearance.
  • Be clean and shaven, and wear a respiratory mask.
  • Ability to utilize computer and/or electronic equipment.
  • Safety-oriented work habits
  • Strong attention to small details and precision in all operations
  • Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities


Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:
  • Unload all raw materials according to procedures. Open and close tanks and unloading lines to move the raw materials from the railcars or trucks to the storage tanks.
  • Operation of production equipment such as pumps, blenders, reactors, and weigh scales.
  • Read charts, meters, and other output devices to manage machinery with high precision.
  • Collect, label, deliver, and store samples for lab testing.
  • Prepare drums, totes, and other containers for the transport of products.
  • Label packaged materials per company and government regulations.
  • Perform daily maintenance on machinery, preventing unnecessary wear and replacing parts as needed. Troubleshoot equipment issues and report to the maintenance team.
  • Ensure all documentation produced follows quality standards.
  • Document and communicate work activities through an electronic logbook.
  • Participate in the Management of Change procedures/processes.
  • Operate various pumps, fans, valves, and other equipment throughout the plant safely.
  • Complete daily batches as assigned per batch ticket instructions.
  • Learn, follow, and, at times, create and update applicable procedures to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and environmentally responsibly.
  • Complete daily inventory utilizing the work notification process from inventory software.
  • Work in other operation areas, including maintenance.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment following all company safety guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $32.00 to $36.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits: https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj
  • Drug-Free Workplace


Our Nachurs business line is able to hire in the following states:

CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Our Nachurs business line is unable to hire in the following states:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, HI, MD, MA, NV, NH, NJ, NM, RI, VT, WV, WY

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, NACHURS® has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 - formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.

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Job Post Date: 09/19/24
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