Chemical Operator

Dupont•Town of Tonawanda, NY

5d•$26 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

DuPont is seeking Chemical Operators at its Yerkes Plant in Buffalo, New York, the North American manufacturing home of Corian® solid surface products and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films. The role involves monitoring and operating chemical processes, equipment, and facilities; handling and testing materials and product; and following site safety procedures. Operators must be able to work a rotating 8- or 12-hour shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to work overtime, sometimes on short notice. The starting rate is $23.46 per hour during a one-week orientation. After orientation, hourly pay increases to a minimum of $25.81, with potential earnings up to $39.57 depending on assignment and qualifications. The posting also lists a general pay range of $21.21–$33.33 hourly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 1–2 years of industrial experience, including manufacturing, warehousing, construction, or an equivalent technical trade.
Willingness and ability to work independently on tasks once trained.
Familiarity with pumping systems and valve configurations, including the ability to troubleshoot and locate blockages, equipment malfunctions, and system failures.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness and ability to work a rotating 8- or 12-hour shift schedule, including holidays and weekends.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, sometimes on short notice; overtime may be mandatory.
Willingness and ability to wear appropriate PPE, including a respirator while clean-shaven and a full chemical-resistant suit with supplied breathing air.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 55 lbs (25 kg).
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs multiple times per day and work on elevated surfaces, including climbing open vertical ladders.
Willingness and ability to be trained to work in confined spaces.
Willingness and ability to drive a power industrial truck.

Nice To Haves

Military experience.
An advanced degree beyond high school, such as an associate or bachelor’s degree, from an accredited program.
Prior work experience in a chemical plant.
Experience performing lockouts to isolate hazardous energy sources.
Experience operating mobile equipment, such as a forklift.
Prior experience wearing a respirator.
Prior experience wearing a chemical-resistant suit.
Experience using computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate complex chemical processes, equipment, and facilities.
Read, interpret, and follow instructions, including standard operating conditions and procedures.
Collect and analyze samples and verify that products meet requirements.
Obtain, load, unload, transport, store, and stage materials.
Operate mobile equipment.
Follow site safety procedures to prepare and operate equipment.
Perform basic troubleshooting on factory equipment after training.
Assist maintenance with equipment-failure diagnosis and repair.