Shift Operator - Finishing Plant

About the Role The general function of this position is to operate the chemical processes within the assigned area in the base plant in a safe and efficient manner to produce a high-quality product. This role is responsible for ensuring plant operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies. This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. The starting hourly pay for this full-time role is $31.78. Tronox offers a competitive benefits program, designed to support you and your family. We provide a range of benefit options, allowing you to design a program that meets your personal or family circumstances. You can enroll in benefits when you first join the Company, and you will have the opportunity to review and change your benefits each year during the enrollment period, usually held in the fall. Work 12-hour rotating shifts to include nights and weekends Work overtime coverage as required based on plant and shift needs Operate and monitor packaging, repacking, material handling equipment, including bagging systems, palletizers, stretch wrappers, and bulk loading systems, to ensure safe and efficient production. Safely perform start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and routine inspections of equipment, while maintaining product quality and adhering to grade change and process requirement Handle materials and finished products, including storage, inspection, off-spec management, and shipment preparation, in accordance with safety, quality, and operational standards Complete required training and maintain ongoing certifications and refresher requirements Read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams to ensure safe and effective operations. Understand the process flow, production requirements, and operating limits for the area assigned. Perform general housekeeping including sweeping and shoveling Forklift operations Perform routine inspections and operate track mobile equipment and track switches Write notifications and complete work orders in SAP Data entry and tracking using Khronos MES Work in environments where hazardous chemicals (e.g., chlorine, aluminum chloride) are present, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures and use of PPE Offload hazardous chemicals Communicate effectively to exchange information and ensure accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness in work Consistently demonstrate Tronox Core values Physical Requirements Must be clean-shaven in areas where facial hair would interfere with the proper fit and seal of a respirator. This includes no beards, sideburns, or excessive growth. Constantly ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc. and moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments Occasionally required to operate heavy machinery, power tools, or motor vehicles Constantly walking long distances from one worksite to another and working in extreme outdoor weather conditions including hot, cold and rainy conditions. Frequently work in environments with regular exposure to titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and ore dust, which may come into contact with skin, clothing, and PPE. Occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 55 lbs or more in all directions Qualifications Must have a valid driver’s license Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must have a Gold or above on the ACT Work Keys Assessment 3 years industrial manufacturing experience preferred Manufacturing Basic Skills Certification preferred Forklift operating experience preferred Front end loading experience preferred Internal candidates must have a MX or above on most recent evaluation and no active corrective action documentation. Competitive Benefits Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program. Financial Security: Industry-leading 401(k) match (12% when you contribute 6%); Annual Incentive Plan based on a percentage of your base salary. Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access, travel and entertainment discounts, a private hunting and fishing club, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and educational support for continued learning and personal growth. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by law, including but not limited, to color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, marital or civil union status, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking or sex offenses, prior arrest or conviction record, veteran status, genetic information, and physical or mental disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tronox