Assistant Process Operator
About The Position
The Assistant Process Operator works in production operations at the Odessa, Texas facility, supporting safe, efficient, and reliable chemical manufacturing. The role blends, reacts, packages, and transfers finished chemical products while meeting quality standards; operates mechanical and electrical equipment; moves materials and products using a forklift; and completes production, inventory, and shipping documentation. The operator also inspects equipment and work areas, maintains housekeeping standards, follows safety, environmental, quality, ISO, and company operating procedures, and works with Production Team Leads and cross-functional teams. The position is safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing. The schedule is assigned by plant operations, with overtime as needed. Employment will begin with ChampionX and transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, squat, kneel, and perform other physical activities required in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work the assigned plant operations schedule, including overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year Process Technology degree.
- At least one year of experience as an operator in a batch or specialty chemical manufacturing plant.
- At least one year of relevant manufacturing or production experience.
- Forklift operation certification.
- 24-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn internal business systems.
- Experience demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience demonstrating 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 production operations work safely and efficiently.
- Blend, react, package, and transfer finished chemical products while maintaining quality standards.
- Operate pumps, mixers, automation control systems, packaging equipment, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Operate a forklift to move raw materials, finished products, and packaging materials throughout the facility.
- Complete production tickets, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation.
- Inspect equipment and work areas daily and maintain facility housekeeping standards.
- Follow plant safety initiatives, environmental requirements, and quality procedures, including near-miss and incident reporting.
- Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Comply with applicable ISO requirements and company operating procedures.
- Work 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.
- Safety training and personal protective equipment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
