Chemical Operator

USALCO•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Chemical Operator manufactures chemical products while ensuring compliance with applicable company policies. The role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant processes and equipment, including the safe transfer of hazardous chemicals. The operator incorporates safety and quality into daily decisions, communicates process status to the Supervisor and peers, and works constructively with team members at all levels. The position also involves seeking process improvements and collaborating with management and peers to implement approved changes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Chemical manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
Planning skills to prioritize daily process operation.
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 effectively 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 routinely lift up to 75 pounds throughout the shift.
Ability to routinely stand for up to 80% of the shift and traverse the site to various buildings.
Ability to traverse ship ladders, catwalks, and close quarters, and to work at elevated platforms without hesitation or fear.

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.
Walk through processes and equipment 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 unload raw materials as needed.
Complete Certificates of Compliance for loaded trailers.
Accurately complete batch sheets, run sheets, shift reports, and other paperwork.
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.
Work overtime, perform physical labor, and work changing shifts as required to meet business requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.