Chemical Plant Op II/Inventory Specialist - Belle Plaine, SK

Wilbur-Ellis•Belle Plaine, SK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Plant Operator/Inventory Specialist is responsible for safely and efficiently supporting daily chemical production operations. This role includes taking and reconciling inventory, unloading and loading raw materials and finished goods, operating blending equipment, and supporting multiple operational departments as needed. Operators play a key role in ensuring product quality, inventory accuracy, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. This position will begin on the day shift. After successfully completing a defined training period and demonstrating operational proficiency, the role will transition to second shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
1–2 years of experience in a chemical plant, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred
Knowledge of inventory control practices and physical inventory processes
Basic computer skills, including the ability to work with Excel spreadsheets and production or inventory systems
Ability to utilize computers, HMIs, and/or basic electrical or automated equipment
Strong safety-oriented work habits and willingness to follow all safety rules and procedures
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in temperature extremes up to 110°F in production areas and outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to work in environments with moderately loud noise levels
Must pass a pulmonary function test and obtain respirator clearance
Must be clean-shaven as required for respirator use

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse, plant, or industrial experience is an asset
You have a strong attention to detail and take pride in maintaining accurate records and inventories
You enjoy and embrace a variety of job duties and responsibilities
You are organized and comfortable maintaining logs, reports, and compliance documentation
You are versatile, flexible, and willing to work weekends and holidays as needed
You work well with a team and contribute positively to productivity and safety
You are safety-minded and consistently follow safety protocols and procedures
You are dependable, on time, and prepared for physical and repetitive work assignments

Responsibilities

Perform frequent walking, climbing, and standing to conduct physical counts on tanks and inventory stock, perform leak inspections, and manage tank operations
Open, close, and line up tanks, valves, and transfer lines for the safe movement of raw materials and finished products
Operate and monitor industrial equipment including skid loaders, forklifts, pumps, blenders, reactors, mixers, and weighing scales
Safely unload, transfer, and handle bulk and packaged raw materials (such as Acetic Acid, Formic Acid, and Aqua Ammonia) following established procedures and required PPE usage, including respirators
Read and interpret gauges, meters, charts, batch sheets, and instrumentation to ensure accurate production and blending operations
Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot basic operational issues, and promptly report concerns
Update inventory records, perform routine inventory audits, and investigate discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy
Maintain accurate inventory logs, production records, reports, and compliance documentation
Collect product and raw material samples, accurately label them, and deliver them to the lab for testing
Prepare, stage, and properly label drums, totes, and other containers for internal movement or shipment
Use Excel spreadsheets and computer systems to input data, track inventory, and support reporting requirements
Follow batch instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) under supervision
Assist maintenance, shipping, and other operational departments as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and participate in safety meetings and training