Plant Operator

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD
From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.
Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.
Chemours is seeking a(n) Plant Operator to join our growing Wet Separations team! This position will report directly to the Shift Supervisor at our Maxville, FL location.
Monitors and operates equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Rotates through various roles within the area, including, in some cases, a control room rotation.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identify and promote opportunities to improve plant safety performance, act as a safety leader.
• Optimize plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using information systems including process levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.
• Ensure Plant is operating within production criteria as defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Record accurate product, process, and safety data in daily shift logs.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas.
• Work in a safe and self-guided manner in the absence of supervision, demonstrate creativity, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative.
• Report all injuries and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) incidents and assist with investigations.
• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Perform other duties and operator heavy mobile equipment as required/assigned by Processing Manager, Shift Supervisor, Process Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor.

The following is required for this role:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability.
• Ability to work with a team, possess good people skills.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and feet in a coordinated effort to move levers and turn dials to safely operate and maintain plant equipment.
• Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Perform heavy manual labor when needed such as moving equipment and supplies around the Plant area in different weather conditions and shoveling sand.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods (4-6 hours)
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Previous processing plant or equivalent military experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Days
We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry".