Entry-Level Plant Operator (Copper Purification)

Shift/Hours/Location

• Rotating shift schedule 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am
• Onsite, Moses Lake
• We offer a $5 shift differential on night shift!

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
• Working knowledge of arithmetic and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines.
• Work as a team and/or independently.
• Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Will Be Working On

You will begin by learning the fundamentals of plant operations under the guidance of experienced professionals. Monitors the production process and ensures efficiency of systems and equipment.
Prepares product containers (bottles, drums, totes, etc.) for filling.
Formulates and batches product according to customer specifications.
Fills container with product following clean room requirements.
Prepares product for shipment.
Documents plant processes and records production data.
Transports full and empty product containers in various sizes with the assistance of industrial equipment.
Trains uncertified Chemical Operators according to procedures.
Take special care when handling or moving any raw materials, chemicals, components, equipment or finished goods.
Stocks product and packaging supplies.
Performs housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe clean work environment.
Performs necessary tasks and work hours needed to accomplish departmental and company goals.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary & Benefits

• Chemical Operator I: $22-$25/hour
• Chemical Operator II: $24-$30/hour
• Chemical Operator III: $27-$33/hour
• Generous PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by MLI. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available.
• Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
• Earn More: We offer a generous discretionary bonus program in addition to salary/wage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with MLI’s employer matching contributions.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, Fitness Club Membership Program, & Education Assistance Program.
• Relocation Assistance available.
• Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training and additional materials needed on a case-by-case basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are generally performed indoors in a high purity manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. When working in the presence of safety hazards, the employee is expected to follow company safety rules and use proper personal protective equipment such as: hardhat, safety glasses and full leather shoes, etc. Employees will work in a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) environment containing threshold quantities of flammable liquids and/or gasses that have a potential for fire or explosion. Employees working in this environment are required to be free from devices that are not considered intrinsically safe. Examples of devices that may not be intrinsically safe include Insulin Pumps, Pacemakers, Pain Management devices, etc.