Operator II, Production

ChemTreat•Ashland, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator II, Production safely packages containers according to ChemTreat policies and procedures, supports the Blend Operator, and assumes Blend Operator responsibilities when necessary. The role helps maintain a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operation while producing required product volumes and considering health, safety, and stakeholder concerns. The position is in the Manufacturing department at the company’s Ashland, Virginia facility and is onsite. The schedule is 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. The operator packages and blends finished products, handles hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and performs basic functions in Ignition. The role also supports material availability, product identification, equipment readiness, safety, and coordination with other departments. This is a safety-sensitive role at a specialty chemical blending and packaging facility where hazardous materials and industrial conditions are present.

Requirements

One year of experience with chemicals is preferred.
High school diploma; familiarity with OSHA and DOT regulations is preferred.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment to perform essential job functions.
Ability to routinely lift, carry, push, or pull up to 55 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including walking, standing, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, crawling, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment, keyboards, and tablets.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Technical and analytical skills and business knowledge.
Communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Organizational skills and self-management.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with chemicals.
High school diploma and familiarity with OSHA and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

Package various sizes of finished products into designated containers.
Perform basic functions in Ignition, including opening and closing blend vat valves and initiating rinse cycles.
Place appropriate barcodes on finished products and identify nonconforming material.
Ensure materials are available when needed; pull samples for the Blend Operator and maintain communication.
Blend finished-goods products using hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Notify the Production Foreman and Blend Operator of problems.
Coordinate information with other departments.
Ensure safety equipment is worn and put away.
Check the accuracy of floor scales.
Ensure hoses and other equipment are operational and clean.
Inspect the forklift daily.
Assist with production cycle counts.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Lock access points and turn pumps on or off.
Back up the Blend Operator when necessary.
Back up the Bulk Loader.
Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment and instrumentation.
Support operations information systems used to monitor manufacturing efficiency.
Coordinate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.