Chemical Operator

PQ•St. Louis, MO

17d

About The Position

This position is responsible for producing and packaging finished silica gel products per customer specifications from incoming raw materials. Operate the process in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
Ability to work as a member of a 3 person team.
Willingness to learn new skills, as needed.
Ability to assist others in completing required tasks.
Work safely and abide by all safety rules and requirements.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mathematical abilities and skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
Experience with lab testing equipment and general lab safety.
Previous manufacturing/warehousing experience (2 years).

Nice To Haves

SAP and PLC experience is desired but not essential.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Essential Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Monitor the process through manual and/or automated control panel adjustments
Make necessary adjustments (physical and mathematical) to the process to maintain quality product and output.
Perform lab testing for in-process and finished products
Document all test results, process parameters and adjustments and environmental regulatory requirements
Perform all packaging requirements including filling, palletizing and warehousing of finished product.
Operation of forktruck to include loading and unloading of trucks.
Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
Comply with company policies and site work rules.
Perform needed housekeeping functions
Complete environmental data gathering, as needed
Other duties as assigned or required.