Chemical Operator

Optima Chemical • Belle, WV

80d

About The Position

This position involves working in a 24-hour operation environment at Optima, where candidates must be flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills. Employees will work under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and will be responsible for various tasks related to the setup and operation of equipment, as well as maintaining safety and cleanliness in the workplace.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weights (20 to 50 lbs.)
• Willingness to work in a 24-hour operation including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Setting up pumps, hoses, etc. for use
• Setting up reactors, tanks, etc. for use
• Climbing into reactors and tanks to clean and inspect them
• Lifting bags of raw materials (20 to 50 lbs. each)
• Recording data on batch sheets, etc.
• Working 12-hour shifts, sometimes at nights and weekends
• Working outside in the elements year round
• Pumping and general handling of chemicals (some toxic, flammable, corrosive)
• Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc.)
• Moving material containers using lift devices as well as limited physical adjustments by hand with appropriate support
• Filling of containers of various sizes
• Pressurizing, pulling vacuum, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
• Loading and unloading of tanker truck by pressure or pump
• Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed
• Maintain a neat and clean working environment
• Stay Clean Shaved for full face respirator usage
• Follow all procedures and standards
• Report to work on time as scheduled
• Progress through the operator Area qualifying examines within designated timeline
• Training other employees
• Follow instruction via supervisors/ assistant Supervisors

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees