Plant Facilitator

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

Job Description

Key Accountabilities: 

Plant Safety Management – 60%: 

• Direct safety activities for all site personnel and contractors, ensuring full compliance with company and regulatory safety standards. 

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) records and documentation. 

• Conduct regular plant safety meetings, monthly inspections, hazard reporting, and provide safety training to employees. 

• Help lead morning toolbox meetings with plant personnel. 

• Promote and track participation in the Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS) program. 

• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and site inspections. 

• Provide immediate leadership and corrective action regarding unsafe behaviors. Exercise judgment in removing contractors or recommending employee discipline when necessary. 

•  Support incident response activities, including investigation, documentation, reporting, and ensuring record keeping compliance. 

• Support the workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes. 

• Actively participate in all site inspections including OSHA, FIFRA, NSF, FDA, PSM, customer, and corporate audits. 

• Support the identification and implementation of cost-effective safety initiatives to align with plant budget objectives. Guide the implementation of TKI HSE procedures through training, monitoring, and corrective actions. 

• Monitor weather conditions to assess environmental risks and implement appropriate safe work practices.

• Coordinate with internal and external teams to support the full implementation of all health and safety initiatives. 

• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. 

• Maintain expert knowledge of OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and applicable plant safety standards. 

• Punctual, dependable, and well-prepared for each shift. 

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager. 

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Compliance – 15%: 

• Manage hazardous waste labeling, storage, disposal, and recordkeeping in compliance with EPA, RCRA, and other environmental regulations. 

• Coordinate with licensed waste disposal vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation. 

• Maintain current hazardous materials inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 

• Oversee compliance with all environmental permits, including air, stormwater, wastewater, and well water permits. Perform required inspections, monitoring, and equipment maintenance. 

• Update and maintain the Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) in collaboration with TKI Corporate Regulatory Affairs. 

• Manage the Process Safety Management (PSM) program, including procedure writing, training, inspections, and documentation related to pressure vessels, boilers, relief valves, and mechanical integrity. 

• Supervise and manage the public water system, including sampling, reporting, contractor oversight, and employee training. 

• Complete required training and maintain certifications such as OSHA 29 CFR 1910, HAZWOPER, RCRA, IATA, IMDG and DOT Hazardous Materials to ensure high-level performance and compliance with regulatory standards. 

Lab Quality Assurance – 15%: 

• Oversee lab operations related to product testing and quality control. 

• Implement and maintain QA procedures to ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards. 

• Review test results and work with production to resolve quality issues and adjust processes as needed.

• Bring quality issues to plant management’s attention. 

• Maintain and coordinate NSF status. 

• Maintain and organize SDS. 

• Manage CFDA items and issues. 

• Maintain and organize EPA labels, registration and product labels. 

• Prepare and distribute C of A’s and C of C’s. 

• Maintain a sample retention library and recycle materials in accordance with TKI standards. 

• Manage lab supply inventories for both the Main Lab and Process Area Lab. 

• Coordinate shipment of all product samples as requested by TKI. 

Scale house Attendant – 5%: 

• Provide break and absence coverage for the Office Manager as needed. 

• Manage all inbound and outbound plant traffic, including bulk trucks, raw material deliveries, vendors, and contractors. 

• Ensure all documentation (e.g., Bill of Lading, shipping labels, seal records) is accurate and properly filed. 

• Verify all visitors, vendors, and contractors are signed in and out appropriately. 

• Help maintain a clean, organized scale house environment. 

• Help keep track of seal inventories and let management know when it is time to order more. 

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for seals, sample jars, and shipping documentation. 

Qualifications

Key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors: 

• High school diploma required; additional technical training or certifications in safety, environmental compliance, or quality assurance is a plus. 

• Strong understanding of OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) regulations. 

• Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and implement practical, compliant solutions. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently, prioritizing responsibilities under minimal supervision. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations and determine appropriate responses. 

• Able to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions accurately. 

• Capable of processing and managing documentation accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner. 

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of their job responsibilities and supports other roles as needed. 

• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment, procedures, and chemical hygiene regulations. 

• Strong mathematical and critical thinking skills. 

• Knowledge of key regulations regarding labs to include chemical hygiene. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with employees at all levels, including management, contractors, and vendors. 

• Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive work environment. 

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a consistent work ethic; sets a positive example for others. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to safely wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: hard hats, safety glasses or goggles, steel-toed boots, chemical suits, and appropriate respiratory protection. 

• Must be medically cleared and physically able to use respiratory protection equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), in-line air systems with full-face respirators, and other approved respiratory devices. 

• Must be able to climb industrial ladders and stairs of varying heights. 

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. 

• Must be able to perform physical tasks that involve reaching, pulling, pushing, and other manual activities. 

• Must be capable of walking distances up to ¼ mile throughout the work shift, including navigating uneven surfaces and varying plant conditions. 

• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs and ladders multiple times per shift.

Additional Information

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, equal 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 is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit

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.