Chemical Loading Operator - Hopewell

AvanSix • Mechanicsville, VA

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About The Position

The Chemical Loading Operator works as part of a rotating shift team and is responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of liquid bulk chemical products to and from tank trucks and railcars. The role involves following standard work and operating procedures to meet safety, quality, and production goals; operating heavy equipment; and handling highly hazardous chemical intermediates. The operator must be able to work in full-body personal protective equipment, including an acid jacket and pants, full-face respirator, and hood, and respond to changing plant priorities and site needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
• Ability to wear and work in full-body PPE, including an acid suit, full-face respirator, and hood.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate a fork truck.
• Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job.
• Strong work ethic and initiative to learn new processes.
• Ability to work at elevated heights greater than 50 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a safe workspace by following standard work.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action in an industrial setting.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment.
• Chemical and/or industrial work environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard work and standard operating procedures to support unit safety, quality, and production goals.
• Safely operate heavy equipment.
• Handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates.
• Load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and railcars.
• Adapt to changing plant priorities and site needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED