Lead Operator

Job Description

As the Lead Operator, you will serve as the production operator.  This position will operate in 3 fertilizer coating lines which goes from raw material to packaging, and then to warehousing. 

ICL Specialty Fertilizers has a manufacturing plant in North Charleston, SC.  The facility manufactures controlled-release fertilizer brands Osmocote®, Agroblen®, and Agrocote®.  The sites run on a 24 x 6 basis and shifts assignments are on a 12-hour basis that does involve occasional overtime, weekends, and holiday coverage as necessary.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position? 
•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related industry.  
•    Willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shifts including occasional overtime, weekends, and provide shift coverage as necessary.  
•    Capable of serving as the production leader to ensure all coating and blending are operating as intended.
•    Demonstrated ability to safely perform all project tasks with quality.
•    The understanding and ability to promote continuous improvements.
•    A fast learner of complex production environments with the ability to troubleshoot.
•    Proven ability to multi-task while staying productive, adaptive, and self-motivated.
•    Can effectively coordinate and plan with available resources.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 
•    Experience and understanding of process control.
•    Production overview experience

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Annual Bonus Target: 3%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:
•    Competitive base pay and performance bonus
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
•    Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
•    Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
•    Generous Leave and FMLA policies
•    Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
•    401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
•    Employee Student Loan Assistance Program
•    Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

Who is ICL? 
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals and chemicals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its passionate team of talented employees and its strong focus on R&D and technological innovation to drive growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  

ICL’s operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide, ICL operates mining and production sites located in Israel, Europe, North and South America and China which are supported by worldwide distribution and supply chains. Due to strong synergies between its business units and their mutual support, ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate. To learn more about ICL, click here.

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