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SalaryPosition Title: Chemical Operator I
Travel Required: 0%
Department: Production
Hours Per Week: 40 Minimum
Level: Employee
Type: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Location: Richmond, Virginia
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Chemical Operator I role operates equipment or semiautomatic system that processes chemical substances into specified products. Weighs or measures quantities of solid and powdered materials into heating vessels or blending tanks and feeds liquid and gaseous materials through equipment units. Maintains system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels. Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields. Observes chemical reactions; monitors gauges, signals, and recorders; and receives notification from control laboratory, supervisor, or other workers to make specified operating adjustments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement initiatives to improve quality, cleanliness, safety, and productivity, and to reduce cost
- Knowledge of specific area of operating equipment through on the job training
- All other duties, as assigned
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 1-3 years of similar operator related experience (preferred)
- ERP experience (preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Capable of working independently to manage day-to-day tasks
- Familiarity with an ERP solution (i.e. SAP, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, etc.)
- Creativity in approaching complex challenges and problems
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to work effectively with team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and communication styles
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; written and oral communication
- Ability to handle a multitude of different situations; sometimes simultaneously
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Humble and willing to seek knowledge without hesitation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PRIMARY DUTY
Percent of Time doing Activity
0%-24%
25%-49%
50%-74%
75%-100%
Seeing: Must be able to read screen & various reports
Yes
x
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate
Yes
x
Standing / walking
Yes
x
Grasping / feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone
Yes
x
Climbing / kneeling / bending
No
x
Lifting / carrying / pulling / pushing
Yes
x
Reaching / working overhead
No
x
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort may occasionally be present in the work environment (moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc.). Occasional exposure to potential for minor injury or other health hazards may be possible. Health hazard precautions may have to be implemented in some instances (safety glasses, latex gloves, etc.).
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This job description is NOT a contract for employment and does not modify or circumvent the employee’s ‘at-will’ employment relationship with the company.
CHT USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
