Chemical Operator

Monument Chemical Houston•Brandenburg, KY

About The Position

The Chemical Operator performs a wide variety of duties essential to manufacturing chemical products while consistently following established safety and operating procedures. The role involves operating and monitoring process equipment, handling raw materials and finished goods, preparing equipment for maintenance, and working safely with hazardous chemicals. Operators must be able to work outdoors for extended periods and follow a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that routinely includes weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical equations and conversions.
Good computer skills.
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule that routinely includes weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and structures to operate equipment, check valves, and take accurate readings.
Ability to wear full-body PPE, including chemical protective suits, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and face shields.
Must meet respirator fit-test requirements for half-mask, full-face, and SCBA respirators and maintain a clean-shaven face for a proper seal.
Ability to regularly operate and work around moving equipment.
Ability to use both hands with good finger dexterity to handle tools, equipment, or materials.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical industry experience.
SAP knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Efficiently and safely operate and monitor equipment, valves, and pumps.
Take readings and samples.
Handle raw materials and finished goods using proper PPE.
Prepare equipment for maintenance.
Perform line hook-ups in assigned areas.
Understand, monitor, and operate a process within safety and operational procedures.
Complete required safety and quality training.
Operate heavy equipment.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) accurately.
Read and comprehend work instructions.
Work safely with hazardous chemicals.
Work outdoors for long periods of time.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continued growth in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.