Loader - Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.

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, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Pay:  $22.87 an hour 

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is seeking a Loader Trainee who will support plant operations daily through active compliance and safety measures. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization while working alongside plant management at our Kennewick, Washington facility. 

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Strive for operational and safety excellence every day
• Be a hard-working individual who seeks to grow and develop.
• Operate according to company policy and procedures, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Load and unload trucks in accordance with Tessenderlo Kerley policy and OSHA, BOE, EPA, HM-126 and DOT regulations.
• Contain, clean up, package and label Hazardous Waste according to HAZWOPER training and OSHA, EPA, RCRA, HM-126 and DOT regulations.
• Fill out and sign the Bill of Ladings and other paperwork associated with the loading and unloading process.
• Obtain retained samples of trucks loaded.
• Participate in the plant safety program, including presenting and attending required safety meetings, reporting potential hazards, and performing monthly safety inspections.
• Routinely inspect vessels and equipment to prevent equipment failure or damage.
• Maintain plant property in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Assist in plant projects, including maintenance, turnaround, lockout/tagout and confined space entries.
• Implement emergency response plans and assist in the mitigation of emergency situations.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Key Knowledge Skills and Behaviors:

•   High School Diploma or GED is required.
•   Technical and mechanical experience is desired.    
•   Good mechanical and technical knowledge and skills.
•   Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets.
•   Basic mathematical and analytical skills.
•   Basic knowledge of chemistry.
•   Good written and verbal communication skills.
•   Computer-literate – must know basic computer skills.

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

• Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is part of Tessenderlo Group (Euronext: TESB), a global industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and industrial solutions for water management. At the heart of the strategy of Tessenderlo Group lies the conviction that “Every Molecule Counts.” In everything we do, we seek to further valorize and add value to our products and processes. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

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.