Chemical Operator - Starting Rate: $27/Hour

STARTING RATE: $27/HOUR WITH INCREASE TO $28/HOUR WITHIN 6 MONTHS ASSUMING TRAINING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET!

WeylChem US Inc. is a chemical manufacturer located just outside of Columbia, SC. WeylChem US Inc. specializes in multi-step custom and toll manufacturing products.

Chemical Operators work 12-hour rotating shifts, averaging 15 working days per month.

Shift Schedule:

Rotates 7am-7pm for 2 weeks, 7pm-7am for 2 weeks

Mon-Tues, Off

Wed-Thurs, Work

Fri-Sun, Off

Mon-Tues, Work

Wed-Thurs, Off

Fri-Sun, Work

Background check, physical and drug screen required.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Chemical Operator operates and controls equipment systems that process chemical substances and monitors the production process to ensure efficiency.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsible for the safe, proper and timely operation of all equipment is his area according to the priorities set forth by supervision.

ESSENTAIL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Comply with all safety regulations and report any unsafe condition to supervision
• Comply with all environmental regulations and report any environmental issues (i.e. spills or releases) to supervision
• Properly charge all materials to each process per written procedures including amounts and rates
• Properly maintain all batch parameters per written procedures
• Properly maintain all process documentation and log sheets
• Report any maintenance requirement to supervision
• Report any process problem to supervision
• Keep work areas neat, clean and free of debris
• In some areas, properly monitors and maintain the operation of the RTO
• Conduct a proper turn over with the off-going and oncoming shift
• Complete operator training classes as provided by WeylChem US Inc.
• Apply knowledge of plant operations to assist production supervisor
• Apply knowledge of plant trouble shooting of all plant equipment to assist production supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Completed High school education or GED is required.

Attention to detail, ability to read and follow batch sheets is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders and standing for extend periods of time, stooping/bending, pushing / pulling, lifting, visual requirements, wearing proper personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Mostly outside work

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a primarily outdoor setting?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Elgin, SC 29045 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person