Process Operator - Night Shift

Hydrite•Cottage Grove, WI

About The Position

The Process Operator is responsible for operating chemical processes by adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, and feed rate, taking samples, and monitoring production. The role includes operating manual and semi-automatic machinery, storing and mixing production chemicals, recording process information, performing tests, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues. The position also performs auxiliary work such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading and unloading, container filling and emptying, bag and supersack handling, sampling, and pump-outs. This is a 5-2-2-5 third-shift position, scheduled from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, and requires working every other weekend. The Process Operator follows standard operating procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements; completes assigned inspections and production records; and communicates safety, compliance, and equipment needs to the shift supervisor or senior operator. The position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to operate a forklift; previous forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate chemical processes in accordance with SOPs, adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, and feed rate, and notify the shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas, work safely, and use PPE as specified in SOPs.
Comply with safety and regulatory programs, including applicable RCRA, Title V, air permit, and OSHA requirements.
Participate in emergency response team activities and associated training, as well as mandatory Environmental, Health, and Safety and process-specific training.
Complete assigned regulatory paperwork, inspections, checklists, daily and weekly inspection sheets, vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, and other records.
Complete PRISM tasks and documentation for material transfers, move tickets, material usage, logs, work orders, and raw material and finished inventory, following applicable PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOPs.
Record production information, including ingredients, weights, and temperatures, and enter it into the database.
Store, retrieve, mix, and monitor chemicals used in production.
Troubleshoot production equipment and process issues.
Monitor chemical treatment machines and instruments, including flow meters and machine dials, to ensure correct operation.
Respond to warning signals and alarms, take precautions to prevent accidents or injuries, and regulate or shut down machinery in emergencies while following supervisory instructions.
Use controls, panel boards, and other input devices to monitor and operate manual and semi-automatic machinery.
Take chemical samples and perform tests to check process progress.
Perform auxiliary tasks, including tank transfers; bulk truck and railcar loading and unloading; container emptying and filling; dumping bags and supersacks; sampling; and pump-outs.
Recommend changes to SOPs and process-related equipment.
Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs to the shift supervisor or senior operator.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
$2.50 shift premium.
Up to 10% retirement contribution.
$500 per year wellness incentive.
Two weeks of starting paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible the first day of the month following the hire date.
401(k) and profit sharing.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Legal services insurance.
Scholarship awards for children of employees.
Summer picnic and community giving events.
Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.