About Us Elementis offers performance-driven additives that help create innovative formulations for consumer and industrial markets, including Personal Care, Coatings, Chromium, Energy and Talc. Finding opportunities to enhance our customers’ performance is at the heart of what we do—and has been for more than 175 years. We own unique raw materials, including the only high-grade hectorite mine in the world, and a leading source of high-purity talc. With our advanced technical solutions, we transform those materials to become innovative, performance-enhancing products for our customers. Elementis is a UK-listed global specialty chemicals company with operations worldwide and employs over 1,300 people at more than 30 locations worldwide. Job Description Summary Perform the duties of a Chemical Plant Operator. Job Description Primary Functions Under the direction of supervision, safely and efficiently operate & control chemical processes to deliver in-spec product. Operate processes and equipment to meet production schedules and deliver finished goods as directed. Secondary Functions Reprocess reject material as required. Maintain housekeeping at a high level in accordance with established standards. Monitor inventories of storage tanks and silos, and record process data as directed. Complete in process testing as required, and take samples to lab as needed. Clean system before and after product changes and/or maintenance work. Work Procedures Work safely at all times by identifying and mitigating hazards Monitor process parameters and control processes within established ranges Input the required data into control systems in order to adequately control processes. Visually inspect & test product during processing. Adjust operating parameters to maintain processes in a state of control. Monitor & verify proper operation of all emission control equipment including dust collection equipment. Operate forklift, packing machines, scales, and related packing equipment to pack out product as specified. Obtain required finished goods samples. Record all code data and stage finished goods. Maintain a clean and safe work area with high attention to housekeeping Assist in training new employees as required. Perform other duties as assigned by the shift supervisor. Requires on-the-job relief as specified, depending on the current production schedule requirements. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE M/F/D/V Additional Job Description Position Requirements Applicants must possess or nearing completion of a Process Operations Technology degree or possess at least 5 years of experience as an operator/technician in a specialty chemical or petroleum plant. Must possess solid trouble shooting skills and be able to diagnose process problems. Minimum Physical Requirements Ability to pass a respirator medical clearance examination and respirator fit test to wear a respirator for certain tasks, even able to wear a respirator during strenuous physical activity. Ability to meet the requirements of the hearing conservation program. Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment integral to the job tasks/functions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb, and regularly kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds without assistance. Ability to carry chemical test sample containers weighting up to 20 pounds and walk up stairs to the lab or to another work platform. Ability to visually monitor process equipment and analytical test equipment. Ability to turning manual valves and connecting and disconnecting large and long length of hoses. Ability to take process samples, make process adjustments or material additions from specific locations. Ability to repeatedly lift and stack up to 55 pound bags of product onto a pallet from the packer when required. Elementis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on a basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accomodations@elementis.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status. EEOC Poster