Blending/Mixing/Dispersion Operator

Ascent Industries Co • Fountain Inn, SC

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About The Position

The position involves various duties related to chemical processing, safety, and environmental requirements. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and procedures, understand written instructions, and follow verbal directions from supervisors and management. The role requires basic math skills and the ability to handle hazardous materials safely while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Need to be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Read and understand written procedures for processing chemicals
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering
• Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively
• Read and understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify hazards of handling chemicals
• Safely handle solvents, acids, and bases or other hazardous chemicals
• Understand and adhere to company emergency procedures
• Complete monthly and annual computer-based safety training on time
• Report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, and other incidents immediately
• Attend training as specified by Supervisor, including all safety training
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately
• Understand policies and procedures for line breaks, hot work, Lock Out/Tag Out, and confined space
• Protect the environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution
• Correctly weigh materials and understand gross weight, tare weight, and net weight
• Properly label all containers for identification
• Understand operation of a pump for transferring chemicals
• Properly connect hoses, pumps, and pipelines
• Safely collect samples from reactors or other vessels and submit them for analysis
• Assist in charging liquid and solid/powdered raw materials to reactors or tanks
• Follow all procedures for safe handling of empty drums or containers
• Understand standard units of measure, including pressure and temperature
• Accurately complete production documentation
• Perform packaging operations, including sifting of powdered products and drumming of liquid products
• Operate filter press and other auxiliary equipment
• Operate valves, pumps, filters, etc.
• Clean up spills and properly dispose of any waste
• Keep operating area and grounds tidy and free of trash and debris
• Assist with receiving and shipping of bulk and packaged materials
• Inspect and operate a fork truck per company procedures
• Safely transport materials using a fork truck or other transport device

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED