Chemical Loading Operator - Hopewell

AvanSix • Hopewell, VA

1d • $20

About The Position

Position Summary: The Chemical Loading Operators work on a rotating shift team and performs all aspects of safely transferring liquid bulk chemical products to and from trucks, and rail. Summary of the Main Responsibilities: Adhere to standard work and standard operating procedures to ensure unit safety, quality and production goals are met Responsible for safely operating heavy equipment The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) – full face respirator and hood Ability to handle changing plant priorities and site needs Ability to load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred

Nice To Haves

• Chemical and/or Industrial work environment experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to operate a fork truck
• Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job
• Possess a 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 based on following standard work
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization

Responsibilities

• Adhere to standard work and standard operating procedures to ensure unit safety, quality and production goals are met
• Responsible for safely operating heavy equipment
• The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates
• Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) – full face respirator and hood
• Ability to handle changing plant priorities and site needs
• Ability to load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars

What This Job Offers

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