Chemical Operator

Balchem Corporation•St. Gabriel, LA

About The Position

The Chemical Operator helps assure continuous operation of the liquid choline plant and associated site equipment through shift duties and teamwork, while maintaining a safe, high-quality, environmentally compliant facility. The role operates a continuous batch system and performs process monitoring, material handling, testing, preventive maintenance, and other plant activities. The operator also responds to alarms and emergencies, supports plant safety teams, maintains a clean operating area, and trains new employees on shift responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate logs and readings.
Serve as a first responder to emergency situations as a member of the HAZMAT team.
Participate as a member of the plant firefighting team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper use of safety equipment and equipment safeguards.
Perform plant preventive maintenance and minor maintenance work, and assist during plant shutdowns.
Follow environmental policies.
Keep the assigned operating area clean and neat.
Work on special projects to improve plant operations.
Respond to visual and audible alarms.
Monitor and adjust reactant, steam, and water flow rates in the Choline Chloride process.
Unload raw materials and load finished product onto railcars or tank trucks.
Test and adjust pH in immediate and finished product.
Operate and attend to the Waste Water Treatment System.
Train new employees on various shift responsibilities.