Job Summary

The Chemical Operator is responsible for overseeing and controlling manufacturing processes, operating equipment, and ensuring the safe and efficient production of chemicals.  This role involves monitoring process conditions, adjusting controls, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain product quality and consistency.

Job Description

• Manufactures product using BOM’s, Batch sheets and SOP’s, paying strict attention to safety directives, process and quality instructions and charge quantities as indicated.
• Conducts safe operation of all plant equipment including (but not limited to) forklifts, mixing tanks, reactors, pumps, homogenizers, vacuum pumps, milling equipment, etc.
• Records the process parameters on BOM’s, batch & process sheets, monitors/controls batch reactions, reactor parameters and tanks levels using DCS/Panel Boards/meters/indicators Adjusts production processes/reactions as necessary to ensure safety and quality.  Makes batch adjustments as directed.
• Troubleshoots process problems and takes corrective action.  Seeks assistance when necessary. Takes corrective actions when alarm conditions exist. Takes actions necessary in an emergency to help minimize danger to personnel and the environment.
• Works overtime as necessary to assure operating & production needs are met and to ensure on-time delivery of materials to customers.
• Transfers/discharges product to packaging as required and labels as directed. Stages packaged material for transfer to warehouse.
• Loads/Unloads product from bulk and non-bulk trucks.
• Works safely, following all rules, regulations and policies.  Ensures all work and surrounding areas are maintained using good housekeeping principles.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader, Production Supervisor, and site Management.
• Working with hazardous chemicals.  Meeting all production targets timely.  Heat in summer and cold in the winter.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1-3 years, experience working in Chemical Manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent Required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and wear a respirator.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in standard & non-standard situations. (Problem Solving).
• Ability to read and comprehend English instructions (Spoken & Written) and the ability to effectively communicate information to both internal and external parties.
• Prior forklift experience or ability to gain license in designated time.