Chemical Blender I

Jacam Catalyst•Gardendale, TX

About The Position

Safely perform liquid or solid batch-type chemical operations associated with devulcanizers, batch stills, molds, fermenting tanks, steam-jacketed kettles, and/or reactor vessels. Handle chemicals according to written or verbal instructions, perform routine and operator-level preventive maintenance and cleaning, conduct and log product QA/QC, and work effectively within a team. The role uses heating and cooling systems, recognizes abnormal reactions, records mass balances, manages reaction waste with appropriate HSE personnel, blends products to manufacturing specifications, packages and labels finished materials, and follows safety, hazardous-materials, sanitation, and quality procedures. The position is in a chemical manufacturing environment, both outdoors and inside metal buildings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures and chemical odors. Depending on the job duties, employees may operate a forklift; tip and move 55-gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds using a drum dolly; lift and carry packages weighing up to 100 pounds; and lift and handle empty 55-gallon drums. The stated schedule is a night shift from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, averaging five shifts per week, with workdays that may vary within the Sunday–Saturday workweek. Employees must comply with applicable laws and company policies, be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, and agree to random drug testing under the company’s Drug and Alcohol policy. The job description states that duties may be modified and that employment is at will, not under an employment contract.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proficiency in the safe use of various power tools.
Basic knowledge of pumps and valves.
Basic computer skills, including navigating a web browser, following online instructions, typing, and using a mouse.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging.
Ability to tip and move 55-gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds using a drum dolly.
Dependability, trustworthiness, honesty, credibility, willingness to provide service or assistance, ability to follow instructions, personal accountability, and commitment to doing the best job possible.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
Welding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use heating and cooling systems according to standard operating procedures and employee training.
Apply training on exothermic and endothermic reactions to recognize abnormal chemical reactions.
Contact the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel when abnormal situations occur.
Record the proper mass balance after reactions resolve and final product weight is measured.
Work with appropriate HSE personnel to handle waste generated during chemical reactions.
Follow required safety and hazardous-materials policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Maintain, inspect, and clean equipment and facilities according to standard operating procedures.
Sample, test, and record test results for materials and products as required to ensure quality and control.
Blend chemicals according to manufacturing specifications; do not make substitutions or modifications without supervisor authorization.
Use appropriate containers for finished blended materials and apply required labeling.
Verify the correct batch number is applied to the container and that the quality-control sample is collected and stored properly.
Start pumps and agitators, turn valves, and operate processing controls to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals.
Follow appropriate hazardous-materials cleanup and disposal procedures and immediately report spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor.
Maintain high sanitation standards to preserve product quality.
Perform routine and operator-level preventive maintenance and cleaning as required.
Work effectively within a team environment.