Dryer Operator

Location: Belen, New Mexico, USA | Work Model: Onsite

About the role

Join Clariant's team and help keep our operations safe, efficient, and running at their best. You'll operate loaders, lifts, and forklifts (once certified), support maintenance tasks, and perform equipment inspections. Working closely with the maintenance team, you'll handle repairs, adjustments, and cleaning duties using a variety of hand and power tools. You'll also maintain accurate records through paper and digital systems. After six months, you'll share your knowledge by helping train new team members, contributing to a collaborative and safety-focused workplace.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front Loader, Stand Up, and Forklift (once certified within Clariant)
• Work well with others and complete all cleaning duties in a timely manner
• Ability to walk up five flights of stairs when needed for maintenance work or visual inspections
• Work with our maintenance team to perform tasks such as changing belts, motors, butterfly valves, filter socks, greasing machinery biweekly, changing out bearings, mesh screen replacements, augers and paddles, clutch pads, replacing propane cylinders, etc.
• Use of handheld tools such as drills, airlines, air hammer, hoist, impact tools, etc.
• Abide by all Clariant rules and regulations
• Fill out all paper documents, Microsoft software, digital worksheets/spreadsheets, and send out emails/pass downs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One year of experience preferred but not required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to drive a forklift, stand-up, and loader

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan