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Logistics Technician

Monaca, PA · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

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  • PTO

PSC Group is urgently hiring a full-time Rail Loader and or Switching Technician at the Cracker plant in Monaca, PA. This is your opportunity to build a stable, long-term career in the industrial ...

Plant Director

Cincinnati, OH

$192K - $252K/yr

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We are seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio ... The Cincinnati facility proudly produces some of our most recognizable cracker brands, including ...

Plant Director

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$192K - $252K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio ... The Cincinnati facility proudly produces some of our most recognizable cracker brands, including ...

Plant Director

Cincinnati, OH

$192K - $252K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are seeking an experienced Plant Director to lead our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio ... The Cincinnati facility proudly produces some of our most recognizable cracker brands, including ...

Plant Controller

Brattleboro, VT

$79K - $95K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi?s ... Plant Controller - Enhance financial transparency and drive operational efficiency within the ...

Plant Controller

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$79K - $95K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel ® , Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes ... Plant Controller - Enhance financial transparency and drive operational efficiency within the ...

Plant Controller

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$79K - $95K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel ® , Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes ... Plant Controller - Enhance financial transparency and drive operational efficiency within the ...

Plant Controller

Brattleboro, VT · On-site

$79K - $95K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi ... Plant Controller - Enhance financial transparency and drive operational efficiency within the ...

Plant Maintenance Electrician

Nampa, ID · On-site

$26.75 - $33/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi ... Requirements The Plant Maintenance Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing ...

Plant Maintenance Electrician

Nampa, ID · On-site

$26.75 - $33/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Cracker Barrel ® , Black Diamond ® cheddar, and Parmalat ® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes ... Requirements The Plant Maintenance Electrician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing ...

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How much do cracker plant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for cracker plant in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cracker plant?

A Cracker Plant, also known as an ethylene cracker or petrochemical cracker, is an industrial facility that breaks down large hydrocarbon molecules from natural gas or crude oil into smaller molecules like ethylene, propylene, and other valuable chemicals. These products are essential building blocks for plastics, synthetic rubber, and other industrial materials. Cracker plants use high temperatures and sometimes catalysts in a process called 'cracking' to achieve this molecular breakdown. The output from cracker plants is vital for the chemical manufacturing and plastics industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cracker plant operator?

To thrive as a Cracker Plant Operator, you typically need a background in chemical or mechanical engineering, process operations experience, and relevant safety training or certifications. Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and industrial safety regulations like OSHA is crucial. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of complex petrochemical processes.

What are some typical challenges faced by operators working in a cracker plant, and how are they addressed?

Operators in a cracker plant often encounter challenges related to maintaining safety and efficiency during high-temperature chemical processes. Managing complex equipment and responding quickly to alarms or system fluctuations require strong technical skills and attention to detail. To address these challenges, plants provide comprehensive training, enforce strict safety protocols, and encourage teamwork among operators, engineers, and maintenance staff to ensure smooth and safe operations.

What is the difference between Cracker Plant vs Petrochemical Operator?

AspectCracker PlantPetrochemical Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plant setting, often outdoors or in confined spacesIndustrial plant setting, often outdoors or in confined spaces
Industry UsagePrimarily in petrochemical manufacturing plants that process hydrocarbonsInvolved in operating and maintaining petrochemical processing equipment

The Cracker Plant and Petrochemical Operator roles both require similar credentials and work in comparable industrial environments. While the Cracker Plant focuses on the initial cracking process of hydrocarbons, the Petrochemical Operator manages various processing stages within petrochemical facilities. Both positions are essential in the petrochemical industry and often overlap in skills and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Cracker Plant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,420 per year, or $56 per hour.

Cracker Lead - 2nd Shift

Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc

Hughson, CA • On-site

$20.50/hr

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Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Description:

Job Title:Cracker Lead

Department:Cracker

Report To: Cracker Supervisor

Payrate: $20.50

Working Hours: Schedule may vary depending on company needs

Work Location: Plant – HQ 2288 Geer Road Hughson


JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating, light preventative maintenance, performing minor troubleshooting, and sanitation of highly technical nutcracker equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Cracker Lead will be responsible for accurately reporting to the Cracker Supervisor any information affecting production, maintenance, or quality of the cracker machine and/or product. This includes proper and consistent documentation of the lots cracked. Cracker reports need to be submitted to the Cracker Supervisor.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Placing and removing bins in the correct place.

•Helping maintain a clean and safe area (no bins out of place).

•Marking down bins that are ready to use.

•Alerting the Cracker Supervisor of any problems.

•Must have ability to drive forklift.

•Must have the ability to take direction and provide direction accurately with follow through.

•Must have at least a minimal ability to troubleshoot.

•Perform typical cracker operations.

•Establish proper stop location; adjust cracker machine and focal points to established targets of optimal performance.

•Perform daily all dimensional inspections.

•Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Cracker Supervisor.

•Perform other related operations as required or directed. May work at different workstations, as production need is required.

•Must have knowledge working with tools and have a good mechanical aptitude.

•Must be familiar with basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated above.

•Must be able to work overtime and any shift as necessary.

•Mark each bin filled at cracker according to company traceability system and ensure that all inventory is maintained accurately.

•Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety hazards and work schedules. Work consists of a wide range of tasks requiring a high level of problem-solving skills that result in solutions from several alternatives.

•Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work under limited or no supervision.

•Document (in writing) lots, quality and mechanical issues daily.

•Serve as point person for cracker sorters and cracker forklift drivers to report questions, concerns and issues.

•Follows and ensures adherence to established Grower Direct Nut Co., local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.

•Established and ensures adherence to procedures and standards, which are in agreement with these regulations, requirements and guidelines.


Requirements:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Will occasionally stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, taste and smell.
  • Will frequently sit and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
  • Must use both hands for rapid mental muscular coordination, simultaneously.
  • Must be able to reach high and low levels, frequently.
  • Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Must lift with arms up to floor to waist, waist to shoulder 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to constantly stand/stoop/walk/bend, up to 12 hrs.
  • Ability to strenuous flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently (15 flexion/minute).
  • Use of keyboard and mouse for extended period.
  • Work environment
  • May work near moving mechanical parts.
  • May work around wet or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and/or risk of vibration.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • May work near moving mechanical parts.
  • May work around wet or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and/or risk of vibration.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS


1.Ability to work as part of a team.

2.Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills.

3.Ability to perform basic math functions.

4.Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.

5.At least 2 years of forklift driving experience.

6.Machine operating experience.

7.Ability to work with little to no supervision.

8.Must have a valid CA driver license without restrictions.