Chemical Operator

Chemical Operator

Job Description:

Load and react chemicals. Ability to recognize and make decisions concerning batches under reaction. Additional responsibilities may include, bulk transfers, package goods transfers, flaking, drumming and other general plant duties.

Responsibilities:

• Check all receipts for proper documentation, i.e. (Certificate of Analysis, correct material, quantity ordered, packaging), and accept all incoming raw materials for storage in the warehouse
• Must monitor and maintain inventory of all finished goods, their preservation and storage
• Load or charge correct amount of raw materials, and intermediates to manufacture a product as called for in a production batch ticket. Must be able to follow manufacturing operating procedure (MPOP) with minimum amount of guidance from lead operator or immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to set up and start-up flakers and/or pastillator to process product as required. Flake at a rate minimum of one (1) pound/second.
• Must be able to set-up hoses and pumps to transfer product from one vessel to another as directed by immediate leadman or supervisor.
• Take in-process and final samples with proper labeling from blenders and reactors for lab analysis
• Set up packaging process, such as drumming, filling pails, totes, etc., as required by batch ticket
• Load and off-load incoming bulk shipments into designated storage tanks as directed
• Ship and rotate products according to FIFO.
• Receive, inspect, and analyze returned products to determine which goods meet repair criteria.
• Log merchandise into the computer system
• Responsible for the proper marking and isolation of off-spec materials so these are not used in production and shipped out to customers.
• Must be able to work independently with colleagues as required.
• Must be able to handle related duties as needed. Must be amenable to shift work and overtime when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Clean tanks.
• Maintain material identification and traceability
• Observe gauges, dials, and control instruments
• Operate chemical equipment
• Start up, operate, monitor, control, change over, or shut down batch processes routinely, continuously or in case of emergency
• Troubleshoot nonroutine process equipment problems or control instrumentation problems
• Ability to identify the most commonly found visual non-conformities such as contamination, off-color, off-shape and thickness
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic math skills
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Equipment Operations
• Packing and Unpacking Boxes and Pallets
• Inspection of incoming and outgoing product
• Accuracy
• Communication
• Flexible Schedule – Ability to work any shift for a three shift operation
• Good Attitude
• Computer Knowledge

Qualifications and Certifications:

• HS degree or equivalent
• 3 plus years of work experience
• Chemical background not required, but strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pick up products for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to stand or walk for eight hours

Position Reports to: Production Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Union position

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person