Chemical Operator

USALCO•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Chemical Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating plant processes and equipment to manufacture chemical products while complying with company policies. The role calls for a motivated, detail-oriented, results-driven team player with chemical manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude. The operator incorporates safety and quality into daily decisions, communicates process status to the Supervisor and peers, and collaborates with colleagues and management to implement approved process improvements. This is an overnight position from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; overtime and changing shifts may be required to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Chemical manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
Planning skills to prioritize daily process operations.
Attention to detail.
Dependability, flexibility, and ability to respond on short notice to customer requirements.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication.
Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
Ability to 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, stand for up to 80% of the shift, traverse the site and various buildings, climb ship ladders and catwalks, work in close quarters, and work on 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.
Complete process and equipment walkthroughs to audit safety and housekeeping.
Perform quality assurance checks and adjust formulations so finished products meet specifications.
Assist with loading product trailers and unloading 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, provide physical labor, and work changing shifts as required by business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.