Chemical Operator

Monument Chemical•Brandenburg, KY

11d

About The Position

The Chemical Operator performs a wide variety of duties essential to manufacturing chemical products while consistently following established safety and operating procedures. The role involves operating and monitoring production equipment, taking readings and samples, handling materials, preparing equipment for maintenance, and working with hazardous chemicals. Production candidates must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that routinely includes weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical equations and conversions.
Good computer skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.
Ability to work outdoors for long periods.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and structures to operate equipment, check valves, and take readings.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to wear full-body personal protective equipment, including chemical protective suits, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and face shields.
Must meet respirator fit-test requirements for half-mask, full-face, and SCBA respirators and maintain a clean-shaven face for a proper seal.
Ability to work regularly around moving equipment and use both hands with good finger dexterity to handle tools, equipment, or materials.
Willingness and ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays on a routine basis, and to work overtime.
Possible confined-space entry.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical industry experience.
SAP knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Efficiently and safely operate and monitor equipment, valves, and pumps.
Take readings and samples.
Handle raw materials and finished goods using proper personal protective equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance.
Perform line hookups in assigned areas.
Understand, monitor, and operate a process within safety and operational procedures.
Complete required safety and quality training.
Operate heavy equipment.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures accurately.
Read and comprehend work instructions.
Work safely with hazardous chemicals.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continued growth in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.