Chemical Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a chemical operator or equivalent experience required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) complex and/or technical operations and procedures in terms easily understood by non-technical operators required.
• Ability to safely operate an industrial fork truck required
• Ability to comply with all mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training and participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team in Level A PPE required.
• Ability to achieve and maintain 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification required
• Ability to adjust to work schedule, including weekends and on-call, to meet business need required
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, reaching, and pulling
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs and ladders
• Ability to wear PPE and equipment such as safety shoes, face shields, safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, gloves and a hard hat; chemical suits and a hair/beard net when required
• Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements (for respirator use, SQF-certified environments, etc.)
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around chemicals and industrial machinery

Responsibilities

• Ability to safely and independently operate and control PLC or other integrated computerized chemical handling systems.
• Ability to safely operate independently while adhering to all company SOPs to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Corporate environmental, safety and health regulations
• Communicate compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally
• Safely operate motorized equipment (e.g. forklifts, Trackmobile/Shuttlewagon, Boom truck, crane)
• Uphold Hawkins Incorporated’s standard of excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain ISO-certified facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process that relates to this position to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Accurately, completely fill out required paperwork in a timely
• Be able to perform all functions in the chlorine room including:
• Bleed down
• Filling
• Plugging
• Bag and tagging
• Must be able to drive Shuttlewagon/Trackmobile and assist in the rail yard as necessary.
• Inspect chlorine valves as
• Perform emergency
• Complete HAZWOPPER training Participate in mandatory spill drills.
• Prepare hazardous materials for DOT shipment to ensure safe and timely supply of raw materials and finished products. .
• Understand equipment and process operation to test, repair, inspect and fill hazardous
• Be able to perform computer functions on Microsoft Word Office experience is preferred.
• May be asked to perform loading functions in bleach and sulfuric areas.
• Maintain/monitor plant and work area housekeeping
• Participate in cycle counts, inventory discrepancies and physical
• Must be willing to flex between workstations as required and be flexible with working schedule including working weekends and extended hours as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to wear respirator to perform rail car opening and closing duties
• May be cross trained to fill 2000# cylinders
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

Benefits

• Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.
• Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.