Chemical Operator

PQ•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator produces and packages finished silica gel products from incoming raw materials according to customer specifications. The operator runs the process in compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations, monitors and adjusts process operations, performs laboratory testing, documents results and process information, and completes packaging and warehousing tasks. The plant operates 24/7/365, and the role requires 12-hour rotating shifts that change monthly, overtime as required, and work in a non-temperature-controlled environment. The operator also supports environmental, health, and safety activities and maintains housekeeping standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mathematical abilities and skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Experience with laboratory testing equipment and general laboratory safety.
Two years of previous manufacturing or warehousing experience.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
Ability to work as a member of a three-person team.
Willingness to learn new skills as needed and assist others with required tasks.
Ability to work safely and abide by safety rules and requirements.
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts that change monthly and overtime as required.
Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
PLC experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor the process and adjust manual and/or automated control panels.
Make physical and mathematical process adjustments to maintain product quality and output.
Perform laboratory testing on in-process and finished products.
Document test results, process parameters, adjustments, and environmental regulatory requirements.
Fill, palletize, and warehouse finished product as part of packaging requirements.
Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.
Comply with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements, as well as company policies and site work rules.
Perform required housekeeping functions.
Gather environmental data as needed.
Communicate, promote, and personally demonstrate safety and health as the top priority, including PQP Principles.
Participate in risk assessment audits as applicable.
Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and their implementation in site organization, rules, and procedures.
Complete job-specific HSE training requirements in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.