Entry Level Operator

About the role

The Chemical Operator position involves operation of manufacturing process equipment, packaging finished products, and general labor throughout the facility. The role assists operators and crafts as needed, with increasing responsibility for operations and product quality. This is a Union Non-Exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Area-specific task requirements as outlined on the job/task qualification documents.
• Work/train anywhere in the area operation as assigned, including assisting with production.
• Properly fill, label, and position all hazardous and non‑hazardous waste in identified storage/pickup areas.
• Perform housekeeping to ensure area safety and maintain audit‑ready condition.
• Complete equipment clean‑outs/turnarounds as required to ensure proper operation.
• Follow all standard operation and business procedures, safety, environmental, and quality guidelines, plant standards, and codes of conduct.
• Communicate with area Leadership regarding any production, product quality, or safety issues as they arise.
• Participate in area and business improvement activities, quality, mechanical integrity, and environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance activities.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA standards and safe work practices.
• Attend leadership and skills training courses as offered.
• Demonstrated ability to drive a forklift truck.
• Properly operate all equipment according to batch sheets, Part V procedures, SOP’s, Engineering Note and/or Manufacturing Instructions.
• Properly process all batch sheets to allow for on‑time production, quality checks and accurate inventory.
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to snow removal, LOTO activities, and reviewing night notes.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a two‑year degree from an accredited college/university in a related field or a high school diploma/GED with at least two years of chemical industry experience and/or experience in other manufacturing, warehousing or industrial environments.
• Ability to work continuous shift that requires nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted authorization