Chemical Blender - Night Shift

Jacam Catalyst•Gardendale, TX

11d

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 operator-level preventive maintenance and cleaning, conduct and record product QA/QC, and work effectively as part of a team. This is a chemical manufacturing role in indoor and outdoor areas of metal buildings, with exposure to extreme temperatures and chemical odors.

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 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, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to take responsibility for one's actions.
Compliance with applicable laws and company handbook policies and procedures, and agreement to submit to random drug testing under the company Drug and Alcohol policy.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification; preferred but not required.
Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Use heating and cooling systems in accordance with standard operating procedures and training.
Recognize abnormal chemical reaction situations using exothermic and endothermic reaction training, and contact the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Complete the mass balance after a reaction and measurement of final product weight.
Coordinate with appropriate HSE personnel to handle waste generated during chemical reactions.
Follow applicable Safety and Hazmat policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Maintain, inspect, and clean equipment and facilities as required by standard operating procedures.
Sample, test, and record material and product results to support quality control.
Blend chemicals to manufacturing specifications without substitutions or modifications unless authorized by a supervisor.
Place finished blended material in the proper container and apply required labels.
Verify the correct batch number on containers and collect and properly store quality-control samples.
Start pumps and agitators, operate valves and controls, and admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals using processing equipment.
Follow Hazmat cleanup and disposal procedures and immediately report spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor.
Maintain high sanitation standards to preserve product quality.