Process Operator

ChampionX • Freeport, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for providing production support to the Freeport, TX plant while maintaining safe operations. This position will require occasional weekend call-outs (including nights and holidays) and will work on a rotating DuPont shift schedule. The role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing. Work is performed in a chemical manufacturing environment. Exposure to chemicals, noise, heat, humidity, moving equipment, and varying weather conditions. Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection as required. Work includes climbing stairs, operating industrial equipment, handling hazardous materials, and working rotating shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to perform physical work.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator.
• Ability to wear fall protection when required.
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Willingness to work rotating day and night shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, squat, bend, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements as applicable.
• Must be able to meet all site safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Process Technology degree.
• Transportation experience.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient in the use of process equipment.
• Perform all aspects of manufacturing a product from a process order or bill of material.
• Operate pumps, valves, scales, and other processing equipment for safe and efficient chemical production.
• Operate and maintain equipment related to plant utilities and waste treatment.
• Operate all transporting equipment used to receive raw materials and transport finished products.
• Effectively load and unload bulk materials from tankers.
• Make necessary hose line-ups for loading materials from tankers into vessels and vice versa.
• Prepare drums, pails, totes, and other containers for loading, shipping, and transport of products.
• Operate scales and maintain the drumming platform.
• Operate a computer to perform production functions including generating process orders, inventory checks, label creation, and quality checks.
• Label and placard packaged materials in accordance with company policy and government regulations.
• Support processes to meet the requirements of current ISO and Responsible Care standards.
• Participate in physical inventory activities.
• May perform required Quality Assurance testing.
• Be able to act as a second-line Production Planner as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant work and storage area.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement committees.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues and notify maintenance of major repairs.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise Assistant Process Operators and Operators.
• Lead by example through a hands-on approach to safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain final responsibility for products leaving the plant while supporting a 95% on-time service level.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Opportunity for a long-term, advanced career path in operations, service, sales, or management.
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED