Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Founded in 1999, Specialty Herd Solutions is a fast-growing leader in the dairy industry, delivering comprehensive animal care through premium products, innovative equipment, and reliable bulk delivery. We are looking for a customer-focused professional who takes ownership, leads with integrity, and collaborates selflessly to support our clients' success.

The Role

As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for safely handling, mixing, transferring, and packaging liquid and dry chemical products while operating production equipment and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. This role supports efficient plant operations through equipment monitoring, production scheduling, facility maintenance, and adherence to process safety management and hazardous materials handling procedures.

Your Impact

• Handling, transporting, moving, adding and mixing liquid and dry hazardous chemicals
• Loads and unloads blenders, drums, tanks, totes, trucks and railcars by connecting and disconnecting hoses with valves, and operating load-out pumps.
• Operates packaging equipment, including but not limited to box taper, filling and lidding machine, stretch wrapper and glue machine.
• Reviews formulation orders for accuracy upon receipt and completion, then completes and signs required paperwork.
• Ensures that products meet the quality and production standards based on scheduled demands.
• Reviews daily production schedules and takes proactive measures to ensure timely completion, including recommending schedule or manpower adjustments as needed.
• Inspects and repairs production equipment for operability and notifies supervisor of corrective actions needed to ensure scheduled products are formulated on time.
• Complies with all Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program requirements
• May be trained to be part of a confined space entry team.
• Provide routine facility housekeeping and maintenance, including the use of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills and grinders.

Requirements

What You Bring

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Provide evidence of employment eligibility acceptable to state and federal standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Prefer three years' experience working in a chemical environment or three years' manufacturing experience
• Prefer working knowledge in batch making process.
• Able to pass pre-employment and annual screenings as appropriate for the position.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Minimum one year forklift experience required with proof of certification and proficiency in forklift operation.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, in the state of residence, and a safe driving record meeting the company's vehicle policy and insurability standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand on the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to wear required PPE when in operational areas

Work Environment

• Combination of office and industrial plant environment
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
• May require extended hours, weekends, or on-call availability

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in delivering innovative hoof-care and dairy-equipment solutions that directly improve herd health and producer profitability.
• Growth: Grow your career with an industry leader that truly values your expertise.
• Rewards: Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package within a supportive, team-oriented culture.

What We Offer

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today to help dairy producers succeed while advancing your own career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We offer a competitive base compensation range of $27.00 to $30.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined by the experience, knowledge, and abilities of the applicant. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, vacation and sick time, and a generous 401k employer contribution.

Specialty Herd Solutions was founded after recognizing the challenges dairy farmers faced using bagged copper sulfate for hoof care, leading to the development of an easier-to-use, more effective liquid solution. This innovation became the foundation of the company, followed shortly by the installation of its first automated footbath system. Today, Specialty Herd Solutions supports over 30% of U.S. dairy cows as a leading provider of automated hoof care technology. Driven by a mission to modernize animal care, the company delivers sustainable, customized solutions through strong partnerships—offering straightforward, no-hassle service with a focus on improving outcomes for cattle, farm employees, and dairy operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.