Chemical Operator

Innophos•Nashville, TN

57d•$33 - $33

About The Position

Innophos is seeking a direct hire Acid Plant Treater to work in our Nashville location. The Acid Plant Treater has the overall responsibility to maintain the safety, quality, and environmental effectiveness of the departmental operations.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License required
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be available to work changing/rotating shifts and schedules
Must be computer literate
Must be capable of becoming a licensed lift truck operator
Must be capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1
Demonstrate knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, round sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and their control, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
Demonstration of the above knowledge includes written and oral testing and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
Must have a good attendance record
Must have 3+ years of industrial chemical operator experience
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Frequent sitting, bending, standing
Daily climbing (of process area stairs) and operation of moving equipment (forklift)
Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs
Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall efficient operation of the Acid Plant Treater position. This includes understanding and maintaining records for safety, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, & production output, etc.
Monitors all area tank levels, operates and troubleshoots all equipment and instrumentation, adjusts and cleans equipment, and records data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in JDE E1 system (our ERP system)
Safely and efficiently unloads raw material railcars
Packages phosphoric and polyphosphoric acid into railcars, bulk trucks, totes, & varying sizes of drums
Moves pallets, containers, and equipment, throughout a restricted space, using a forklift

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophosâ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).