Operator BPC Union

Monument Chemical•Brandenburg, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator will perform a wide variety of duties essential to the manufacture of chemical products while consistently adhering to all established safety and operating procedures.

Requirements

Required High School or Equivalent
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Must have the ability to accurately perform basic mathematic equations and conversions.
Good computer skills needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and twisting required.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs to operate equipment, check valves and perform accurate readings
Must be able to wear full-body PPE, including chemical protective suites, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats and face shields.
Must meet respirator fit-test requirements (half-mask, full-face, and SCBA) and maintain a clean-shaven face to ensure proper seal.
Regularly operates and works around moving equipment
Requires the use of both hands, with good finger dexterity to handle tools, equipment or materials.

Nice To Haves

Prior chemical industry experience a plus.
SAP knowledge and experience a plus.

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 of assigned areas
Understand, monitor, and operate a process within safety and operational procedures
Complete all safety and quality training as required
Operate heavy equipment
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) accurately
Read and comprehend work instructions
Safely work with hazardous chemicals
Work outdoors for long periods of time
Repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
Climb stairs and structures
Possible confined space entry
Production candidates must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, which includes weekends and holidays on a routine basis and be willing and able to work overtime.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.