Chemical Operator

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor diverse recycling equipment, bulk material flow, exhaust and scrubber systems, and water/wastewater systems, including magnetic separation and vibratory systems
• Start, stop, and maintain equipment through control software, verifying parameters and trends
• Support new process equipment testing, installation, and commissioning
• Provide feedback on process equipment performance, highlighting issues and suggesting improvements
• Track process data, collect samples for analysis, and conduct routine operator rounds and system checks
• Collaborate with engineering and program management to enhance equipment reliability and adjust process parameters for optimization
• Handle emergency spill response and cleanup, decontamination of equipment, and breakdown, processing, and packaging of universal waste streams

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in hazardous areas and handling chemicals, with knowledge of chemical handling and water distribution preferred
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adaptability to constant change
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing personal protective equipment and discerning audible alarms
• Basic mechanical aptitude, ability to operate mobile equipment like forklifts and lifts, and skill in identifying issues in work processes using sight, touch, and hearing

Essential Physical Demands

• Willingness to wear a full-face air-purifying respirator and full PPE while performing all tasks and maintain safety standards throughout employment during the 12-hour shift
• Capability to perform physically demanding work for up to 12 hours a day, including lifting up to 50 lbs. for extended periods, bending, reaching, climbing, and working in various weather conditions

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program