Chemical Operator

About the role

This position is located at our Jefferson Hills facility, approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. The Chemical Operator position is an entry-level position working in the manufacturing areas. Individuals must successfully perform the duties of the entry-level position to be considered for advancement into one of our other positions in the plant.

Responsibilities

• Rotating shift work is required.
• Must be able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate and maintain the performance of the equipment within their area of responsibility.
• Review and follow all production standard operating procedures and job analyses.
• Review and follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices for the safety of themselves, other employees and contractors.
• Support the safety culture at the plant by participating in safety programs, which includes pre-job hazard evaluations and person-to-person contacts.
• Support environmental, safety, and health efforts at the plant.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hard hats at all times in designated areas.
• Dust masks, respirators, rubber gloves, face shields, and other protective equipment must be worn when required, which requires employee to be clean-shaven at all times.
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Overtime work is required from time to time.
• Be familiar with basic computer functions such as creating, sending, and receiving e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, and data entry.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Comfortable climbing ladders (up to 50 feet tall) and tank cars/trucks, walk on catwalks, open and close valves; work at heights for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid PA Driver's License.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Favorable (clear) Background Check.
• Must be able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts as required to maintain operations of facility 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year and holiday-weekends-overtime.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and be clean-shaven at all times.
• Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors regardless of weather.
• Must wear all required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and long sleeves at all times.
• Strong communication skills to interact with co-workers, other departments, and supervision.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to roll 400 lb. drums on a regular basis.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Able to operate complex equipment and processes using control panels, process control systems, and distributed control systems.
• Able to remain active for long periods of time; frequent stair climbing, bending, and squatting are required.
• Motivated to move into higher level operations roles.
• Prior industrial, construction, military or related experience, or related education/ training is required.
• Work in a chemical manufacturing environment or similar process industry is preferred.