Chemical Blender I - 2nd Shift

Jacam Catalyst•Sterling, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely perform liquid or solid batch-type chemical operations involving devulcanizers, batch stills, molds, fermenting tanks, steam-jacketed kettles, 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 in a team environment. The work takes place in a chemical manufacturing environment, both inside and outside metal buildings, with temperature extremes and chemical odors. Depending on the specific position, duties may involve operating a forklift; tipping and moving 55-gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly; lifting and carrying packages weighing up to 100 pounds; and handling empty 55-gallon drums. Employees must comply with applicable laws, speak, read, and write English fluently, follow the company handbook and procedures, and comply with the Drug and Alcohol policy, including random drug testing as a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to use various power tools safely.
Basic knowledge of pumps and valves.
Basic computer skills, including navigating a web browser, following online instructions, typing, and using a mouse.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to tip and move 55-gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds using a drum dolly.
Dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible workplace conduct; willingness to assist, follow instructions, take responsibility, and do the best job possible.
Willingness to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol policy and submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely perform liquid or solid batch chemical operations using designated processing equipment.
Handle chemicals according to written or verbal instructions and blend chemicals to manufacturing specifications; do not make substitutions or modifications without supervisor authorization.
Use heating and cooling systems according to standard operating procedures and training, and recognize abnormal chemical reactions using exothermic and endothermic reaction training.
Contact the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel if an abnormal situation occurs.
Complete the mass balance after a chemical reaction and measurement of the final product weight.
Work with HSE personnel to handle waste generated during chemical reactions.
Follow required Safety and Hazmat policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Maintain, inspect, and clean equipment and facilities according to standard operating procedures.
Sample, test, and log materials and products as required for quality control.
Use an appropriate container for finished blended material and apply proper labeling; verify the batch number and collect and properly store a quality-control sample.
Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in daily procedures.
Inventory supplies received and consumed.
Assist other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment.
Start pumps and agitators, turn valves, and operate processing controls to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals.
Follow appropriate Hazmat cleanup and disposal procedures and immediately report spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor.
Maintain high sanitation standards to preserve product quality.
Use power tools safely and perform required lifting and drum-moving tasks.
Comply with applicable laws, company handbook guidelines, and the Drug and Alcohol policy, including random drug testing.