Chemical Operator

Fortrex•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America. Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America. Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships. OUR MISSION: We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear. Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers. Deliver On Our Promises : We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business. Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together. Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (“GED”).
Comprehend documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of basic math- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Execute written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to comprehend and execute written procedures and policies .
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to learn to safely drive a forklift in a production area

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines; is accountable for their personal safety and the safety of their co-workers.
Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other situations that threaten the safety of team members and the plant site.
Accurately record processing information in electronic devices and on paper documents.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
Work cohesively with team members across multiple departments.
Perform duties required to comply with SQF standards.
Complete initial and routine safety, processing, and compliance training.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Safely utilize and operate equipment to produce and package products including the following: PPE Forklifts Weigh scales Flow meters Level, temperature, and pressure measuring devices Centrifugal and air diaphragm pumps with associated hoses and dip pipes Cam lock hoses and fittings Manual and automatic valves Sample valves/collection points Solids handling equipment Barcode scanning devices HMIs and PLCs Desktop/Laptop computers
Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, solids-handling, blending, and hydraulic systems.
Participate in lock-out/tag-out and other safety procedures on equipment in preparation for maintenance and other activities.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.