Chemical Operator

Essential Functions

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements
• Understands and is accountable for the following: all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and cleaning standards and guidelines
• Train and blend in all the tank farms
• Understand and perform to the Tufco LP Quality System, Customer’s Quality Process Standards and / or Specification Requirements
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly cleaning activities per our Process Rounds of change parts, portable totes, drums and environment to ensure quality and operational requirements are met daily
• Perform cleaning and sanitization of process equipment and blending areas
• Troubleshoot Processing System problems as needed, take appropriate corrective actions, and know when to call for assistance
• Work with production lines when weekly line sanitizations are performed
• Treat wastewater streams
• Trained and qualified to safely operate a forklift and powered pallet jack
• Trained and qualified to unload tanker trucks
• Trained and qualified to perform work on the following laboratory equipment for solution testing: (Including calibration)
• pH meter - pH levels
• Chlorine meter – Chlorine levels
• Perform written and verbal communication with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing personnel using process measurement data recorded in Quality Windows and Out-of-Specification (OOS) variable/attribute testing when necessary
• Place all non-conforming items on hold using Tufco’s Hold/Reject process
• Aid in the root cause determination, corrective action taken, and documentation process
• Comply with all processes and procedures for all applicable regulatory agencies
• Proper handling and disposal of chemicals and understanding the GHS codes
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tag-out procedures
• Perform cycle counting to ensure that inventory records match the physical count and collaborate with warehouse staff to maintain proper stocking and organization of inventory

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Proficiency with computers and calculators
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing
• Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, work standards, initiative and managing work
• Experience in a chemical handling capacity
• Experience operating a forklift