Chemical Operator

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of the process or processes assigned, including the safe transfer of hazardous chemicals.
• Apply all plant safety rules, work guidelines / practices, and procedures.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment required for working with hazardous chemicals.
• Develop and apply improvements in processes, equipment and procedures.
• Daily Responsibilities:
  • Complete walk-thru of the process and equipment to audit safety and housekeeping.
  • Perform quality assurance checks for manufactured products.
  • Adjust formulations to ensure finished products meet specifications.
  • Absorb raw materials as needed.
  • Unload raw materials as needed.
  • Complete Certificates of Compliance for loaded trailers.
  • Complete all paperwork accurately including batch sheets, run sheets and shift reports.
  • Maintain and communicate in Daily Management practices for the facility.
  • Complete MaintainX work order requests for maintenance issues.
  • Inspect plant equipment daily and report any issues to Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires planning skills to prioritize daily process operation.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
• Dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to clearly and succinctly communicate with others, both verbally and in written form.
• Strong Analytical and Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to obtain Fork Lift certification through USALCO within 30 calendar days of being hired if applicable to site.
• Must be able to learn the chemical operator position within 60 calendar days of being hired.

Essential Functions

• The Ability to:
• Participate in site respirator program (if applicable), pass Spirometry test, and comply to wear one, as required.
• Routinely lift up to 75 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Routinely stand up to 80% of shift.
• Routinely traverse the site to various buildings.
• Routinely traverse ship ladders, catwalks and close quarters.
• Work at elevated platforms without hesitation or fear.
• Work inside confined spaces, as needed.