Chemical Process Operator Job

About the role

The Chemical Process Operator position is responsible for the manufacture, packaging, and distribution of specialty chemical products.

Responsibilities

• Operation and troubleshooting of chemical process and process equipment
• Conduct environmental inspections and required emergency response.
• Follow documented process procedures and training (including applicable food and API regulations) in assigned areas; completes required paperwork properly
• Computer system entry to include: inventory of packaged material, creation of work orders, spreadsheets for critical process information, and creating labels for samples.
• Relay pertinent process information to co-workers and supervisor
• Perform pack out of liquid and solid product and palletization of packages
• Drive a fork lift
• Maintain good housekeeping of work areas
• Support Behavior Based Safety process by performing observations
• Supports Loss Control policy, AIMS, ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 management systems.
• Must be able to climb ladders, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs and wear Personal Protective Equipment including SCBA respirator
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift schedule; 4 days/nights on, 4 days/nights off

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or related field preferred
• Basic computer skills

Pay

• Starting rate is $28.06 with periodic pay increases throughout first 18 months reaching $35.43 per hour
• Shift differential for second shift: +$1.00 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: To be assigned after initial training period.
• First Shift: 6AM to 6PM; Rotating 4 days on, 4 days off
• Second Shift: 6PM to 6AM; Rotating 4 nights on, 4 nights off