Chemical Operator - Rotating Shifts

Teknor Apex Company•Brownsville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating chemical processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. The Chemical Operator is responsible for various aspects of plant operations, including batch charging, product filtration, and quality control. The position requires adherence to safety procedures, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in a team environment, including shift changes.

Requirements

Comprehend written procedures and instructions.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide as required to perform job.
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must complete written operator’s proficiency test for evaluation purposes before transferring to this job (effective 01/93).
Able to climb ladders and stairs to reach tops of tanks, trucks and rail cars.
Able to handle 55-gallon drums (550 lbs.) with hand drum moving equipment.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Handle 50 lb. bags of material.
Able to wear required safety equipment.
Able to move 2000 lb. “Super Sacks” by rolling on overhead hoist or with pallet jack.

Responsibilities

Read logbook and schedule daily.
Accept direction from Supervisor and Managers.
Follow valve-locking procedures.
Charge batches correctly and efficiently.
Make product to required quality standards in a timely manner.
Keep SPC data up-to-date as required.
Responsible for product filtration.
Responsible for product purity when changing products.
Do not leave the plant until relieved by the next shift Operator or approval given by the Plant Manager.
Responsible for housekeeping of work area.
Follow appropriate plant safety procedures.
Perform additional duties as requested by the Managers.
Correctly and completely fill out batch sheet for each batch.
Responsible for quality within the reactor portion of process, including prevention of product contamination, reproducible sampling, and correct information on documentation related to the job.