Chemical Operator

In this role you will be responsible for the proper transfer of chemicals/materials within the plant and monitoring control panel functions per operating instructions specific to the process while ensuring safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of final product, raw materials and waste streams via tank truck, drums, sacks or other types of containers
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook, per procedure
• Obtain material samples for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures
• Handling of drums using drum dolly or forklifts
• Moving of trailers safely with Yard Mule
• Handling plant utilities, including, but not limited to Hot Oil System, Cooling Water Tower, Process Water, Chiller System, Nitrogen Tanks, Flare System, Furnaces and Boilers
• Complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of all Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Maintain efficient working knowledge of the plant’s shutdown and startup procedures
• Monitor inventory of raw materials and ensure accurate recording all necessary data on transfers
• Dismantle and clean filtering equipment, as needed per procedure
• Understanding and the management of Environmental Procedures
• General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas
• Wash and rinse reactors
• Regulate the flow of steam, air or oil
• Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields
• Report spills or dangerous conditions
• Draw samples of product
• Patrol tanks and troughs to ensure they are not overflowing and enter in logbook
• Use steam to defrost frozen valves per procedure
• Operate and test towers, soap-spray vessels, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors and driers
• Ensure chemicals are stored properly per procedure and SDS
• Must have taken and successfully passed the mPD Unit Tests and been signed off by Supervision
• Must be able to LOTO per plant procedures
• Communicate safety concerns with management by participating in safety team meetings and other means (concern reports, etc.)
• Understand and execute life critical systems such as LOTO
• Basic understanding of LEAN, 5S and GEMBA
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to receive detailed instructions by telephone and/or handheld radio
• Able to work independently and multi-task

Qualifications

The following are preferred for the role:

• 1-2 years' work experience in a manufacturing setting

Pay

Entry level rate for this position is: $32.73 per hour.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage
• Company paid life and disability coverage
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• Additional time off with years of service
• 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution
• Educational reimbursement program, where applicable
• Professional development courses
• Wellness programs and financial education