Assistant Plant Operator

ChampionX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. The role involves completing daily work functions within production operations in a safe and efficient manner. The Assistant Plant Operator will blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards. They will operate mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment. Forklift operations will be performed to move materials throughout the facility. Production documentation, including production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation, will be completed. Daily inspections of equipment and work areas will be conducted, maintaining housekeeping standards. Compliance with plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting, is essential. The role also involves assisting with physical inventory counts and maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring compliance with ISO requirements and company operating procedures. Collaboration with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams is key to supporting safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. The position is located in Odessa, TX, within the Chemical Technologies Manufacturing Operations department and reports to Production Team Leads. The role requires the ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed, and is deemed safety-sensitive, potentially subject to drug testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator
• Physically able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and perform bending, squatting, kneeling, and other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment
• Must have the ability to safely work in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

• Two-year Process Technology degree preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant
• Minimum of one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience
• Forklift operation certification preferred
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn internal business systems
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience that demonstrates strong work ethic, effective time management, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Complete daily work functions within production operations in a safe and efficient manner
• Blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, mixers, automation control systems, and packaging equipment
• Perform forklift operations to move raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the facility
• Complete production documentation including production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and work areas while maintaining housekeeping standards throughout the facility
• Comply with all plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO requirements and company operating procedures
• Work closely with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations

Benefits

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology and continuous education
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
• The opportunity to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) with company matching and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED