Operator, Technical Services

Job DescriptionOperator, Technical Services (Aurora, North Carolina, U.S.A.)*$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity 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 approximately 20,000 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.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, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.Reports to the Technical Services Shift Supervisor.What you will do:* Prepare all samples for laboratory analysis using accurate methods for mixing, blending, drying, and grinding; this is accomplished by working in a safe and environmental friendly manner* Ensure laboratory goals are achieved during a 12-hour shift, these activities are essential to cost-effective operations and require a strict attention-to-detail mindset to meet its Food / Feed Safety (internal and external) customer requirements* Support the Operator A position requiring superior cognitive skills as well as personal skills to manage laboratory processes* Oversee and perform daily activities such as collecting samples from satellite laboratories and plants* Maintain inventories of retained samples* Log samples into the Laboratory Management System (LIMS)* Perform analyses for the following work stations: Rock, Solids, Fertilizer, and Phos Acid* Ensure compliance with the Food/Feed Management System, at all times* Maintain accurate data files and reports of analytical results in order to ensure the quality of company products* Perform all assigned process control analyses following a routine sample schedule and enters results into LIMS* Respond to requests for priority assays by logging samples and results into LIMS* Lead ''best in class'' behaviors with focus on food/animal food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance* Monitor, support, and enforce all of Nutrien''s food safety processes and procedures--this includes FSMA compliance, FSSC22000, other certifications and customer specific standards as identified in supporting documentation* Produce analytical results for rock, solids, fertilizer, and Phos Acid stations to assist in quality control/quality assurance of company products and entering results into LIMS* Analyze non-routine samples from customers, R&D, and special process projects* Perform minor maintenance on various instrumentation; this includes calibrating, troubleshooting, and changing out reagents* Monitor quality assurance in the lab and reanalyzes questionable assays* Perform statistical quality control charting (SQC)* Follow safety and environmental procedures* Report all control analyses when LIMS is down* Identifies off-grade or abnormal shipments and control analyses and reports to the shift supervisorWhat you will bring:* High School Diploma or equivalent* Must complete the Nation Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and meet a minimum of 4 in Graphic Literacy, 5 on Applied Mathematics and 5 on Workplace Documents to be considered eligible for employment with Nutrien* The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) must be uploaded with your resume during your application to be considered eligible for employment with NutrienAre you a good match? Apply today!Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristicsThis job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook and TwitterEOE race/color/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/veteran

Created: 2025-11-01