Bulk Chemical Operator

Fortrex•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Chemical Operator works on a production team in a manufacturing plant environment. The role safely produces and packages products, records processing information, prepares finished products for shipment, and maintains a clean, organized workplace. The operator follows safety policies, company procedures, and SQF standards; completes safety, processing, and compliance training; and collaborates with team members across departments. The position may involve exposure to wet, hot, and cold conditions and requires personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school graduate or GED.
Able to comprehend policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to comprehend and execute written procedures and policies.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Able to learn to safely drive a forklift in a production area.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and guidelines and take accountability for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other situations that threaten team-member or plant-site safety.
Accurately record processing information using electronic devices and paper documents.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace and work cohesively with team members across departments.
Perform duties required to comply with SQF standards and complete initial and routine safety, processing, and compliance training.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Safely operate equipment to produce and package products, including forklifts, scales, pumps, hoses and fittings, valves, solids-handling equipment, barcode scanners, HMIs, PLCs, and computers.
Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, solids-handling, blending, and hydraulic systems.
Participate in lock-out/tag-out and other safety procedures when equipment is prepared for maintenance or other activities.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.