Chemical Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to drive a forklift after training.
• Ability to navigate, control, and read instructions with an automation control system.
• Good organizational and housekeeping practices.
• Problem-solving and analytical math skills, including metrics and basic algebra.
• Ability to write numbers and letters legibly.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Positive attitude toward work and others.
• Safety-conscious approach to work.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of prior industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Previous work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Previous work experience with hazardous chemicals.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products as directed by management and chemical preparations, including loading and unloading reactors and dryers, running reactions, coordinating with distillation and quality control, and packaging finished products.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations when handling and storing chemicals.
• Follow environmental regulations and procedures for chemical waste disposal.
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and routine inspections as needed.
• Accurately document production activities, including batch records, log books, and equipment performance records.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing process improvements.
• Operate the automation control system to start, transfer, and complete chemical processes; monitor flow rates, pH, temperature, and volume; and respond to and resolve alarms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $24.00 or more per hour based on experience, plus shift differential pay.
• Excellent paid time off policy.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Health Savings Account with a 2:1 company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.