Production / Chemical Operator

Pilot Chemical • Middletown, OH

3d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Pilot Chemical, a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is searching for Production/Chemical Operators to join their night shift team in Middletown, OH. This role offers a stable production career with steady work hours, overtime opportunities, benefits that start DAY ONE, and three-day weekends every other week. The company invests in its employees, providing opportunities to advance skills and income in an extremely safe work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good math and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong work ethic. Independently motivated to produce results.
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work in an empowered team environment, including the ability to effectively communicate, share information, resolve issues, give, and receive both positive and negative feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, starting on night shift.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e., climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.), to lift twist and turn up to 50 lb. (i.e. open and close large valves, inspect equipment, and don emergency equipment as needed.
• Due to safety sensitive nature of job, must pass regular & routine chemical dependency testing, annual respirator fit testing, and annual physical as required for certain tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior chemical experience preferred.
• Fork truck driver experience preferred.
• Production experience in Chemical Manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
• Lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
• Report any safety issues immediately to supervisor and if necessary, take appropriate action needed, including system shutdown, if unsafe work practice is witnessed to prevent injury or environmental release.
• Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient performance of production and project work following standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Act as a resource for other Operators and/or Maintenance Mechanics on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Ensure quality control by performing testing on products and sampling when required.
• Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
• Accountable for completing all in process reports and documents associated with job tasks responsibilities accurately and completely during shift operations.
• Review with the next shift operator the status of all in-process operations. Information must be accurately and clearly communicated to ensure continued operation of the plant and to produce quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
• See that the security of the plant is maintained throughout their shift.
• Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

Benefits

• Excellent pay – starting at $26.01 per hour, plus competitive shift differential of $1.25 per hour!
• Full affordable benefits, some which start day one! – Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation and more.
• Night shift - 5pm – 5am shift and a 2-2-3 work schedule, providing you with a three-day weekend every other week! Plus, built-in overtime!
• Monthly safety training, prescription safety glasses allowance, bi- annual safety boot allowance and all PPE and Pilot uniforms are provided.
• Opportunities to increase your pay and skill levels or advance into a leadership role.
• Operator qualification could earn wage increases every 3-6 months and potentially make $29.76 an hour after your first year!

What This Job Offers

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