Chemical Operator

Air Liquide•Richmond, VA

21d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator works in a team environment to execute manufacturing procedures and work instructions, producing cosmetic ingredients according to the manufacturing schedule. The role is based at Seppic’s manufacturing site near Richmond, Virginia, which produces ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Operators work regular night-shift hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation. The position involves indirect contact with process chemicals and final products, so attention to and adherence to safety and quality standards are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3+ years of experience.
Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes.
Good understanding of industrial safety practices.
Good understanding of basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Understanding of Good Documentation and Manufacturing Practices.
Ability to read and understand company procedures (SOPs).
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and use computers and company software.
Good communication skills.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Self-starter motivated to complete work safely and at a high quality level.

Nice To Haves

Technical school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Follow and contribute to instructions on batch records as written.
Complete documentation according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Operate and support manufacturing equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Perform equipment cleaning according to approved cleaning procedures.
Take in-process samples from manufacturing equipment and perform analysis.
Build understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
Monitor and ensure equipment performance during batch processing.
Identify and report deviations (non-conformance) to management.
Partner with the team to report near-miss incidents or accidents in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe, clean workspace and inform maintenance of equipment concerns.
Collaborate on and suggest improvements to manufacturing methods.
Join root cause investigations and participate in 5S studies.
Contribute to other team duties and projects as needed.