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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires planning skills to prioritize daily process operation.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
• Must be dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers.
• Requires 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.

Education

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Chemical manufacturing experience.
• Prior Forklift driving experience.