Operator 1, Tifton Terminal

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Location(s): Tifton, Georgia

The Terminal Operator 1 position will report to the Terminal Supervisor and will assist in the day-to-day operation of the Nutrien Terminal. This includes the unloading and loading of rail cars and trucks, terminal maintenance, and operating a variety of equipment.

What you will do:

• Develop a personal safety culture by following Nutrien’s processes so everyone goes home safe every day.
• Handle shipments of Dry fertilizer products, record data and make operational corrections as required.
• Perform maintenance activities that include predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of plant equipment to provide consistent plant reliability and production.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain mechanical equipment including but not limited to:  Diesel engines, hydraulic pumps, conveyor belts and alignment, and rollers.
• Operate a wide variety of construction equipment, frontend loader, skid steer, forklift, man-lift, tractor, zero turn mower, and various hand tools.
• Perform Operations tasks to maintain inventory control using variety of software programs to weigh trucks, load/unload Railcars and Semi-trucks.
• Maintain all buildings and perform landscaping duties such as mowing and cutting weeds.

What you will bring:

• Minimal experience required; on the job training provided.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and reliable.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft applications).
• Willingness to learn with continuous improvement mindset.
• Some experience with heavy equipment operation such as a Frontend Loader, skid steer or forklift.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to travel occasionally for training courses.
• Ability to work overtime during busy season; (March-May)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must live within 35-mile radius from 31794.

Are you a good match? Apply today! 

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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