Chemical Operator

USALCO • Fairfield, OH

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About The Position

The Chemical Operator manufactures chemical products while ensuring compliance with company policies. This role is responsible for safe and efficient operation of plant processes and equipment, including the transfer of hazardous chemicals, and for producing quality products. The operator communicates process status to supervisors and peers, incorporates safety and quality into daily decisions, and collaborates with team members and management to implement approved process improvements. The position requires a motivated, detail-oriented, task-focused team player with chemical manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Chemical manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
• Planning skills to prioritize daily process operations and attention to detail.
• Dependability, flexibility, and ability to respond on short notice to meet customer requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to obtain USALCO forklift certification within 30 calendar days of hire if applicable to the site.
• Ability to learn the Chemical Operator position within 60 calendar days of hire.
• Ability to participate in the site respirator program if applicable, pass a spirometry test, and wear a respirator as required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds routinely throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand for up to 80% of the shift.
• Ability to traverse the site and access various buildings, ship ladders, catwalks, and close quarters.
• Ability to work at elevated platforms without hesitation or fear and inside confined spaces as needed.
• Ability to work overtime, perform physical labor, and work changing shifts as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a chemical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environment.
• Prior forklift driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of assigned processes, including the safe transfer of hazardous chemicals.
• Apply plant safety rules, work guidelines, practices, and procedures.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment required for working with hazardous chemicals.
• Develop and apply improvements to processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Conduct process and equipment walkthroughs to audit safety and housekeeping.
• Perform quality assurance checks on manufactured products.
• Adjust formulations to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Assist with loading product trailers and unloading raw materials as needed.
• Complete Certificates of Compliance for loaded trailers.
• Complete batch sheets, run sheets, shift reports, and other paperwork accurately.
• Maintain and communicate in the facility’s Daily Management practices.
• Submit MaintainX work order requests for maintenance issues.
• Inspect plant equipment daily and report issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate process status and work constructively with supervisors, peers, and other team members.
• Perform other duties assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED