Chemical Reactor Operator (Process Technician) - Arnette Polymers

Position Description:

The Chemical Reactor Operator (Process Technician) is responsible for batch manufacturing in chemical reactor systems. In our specialty chemical plant setting, an operator is required to follow detailed process control instructions to deliver raw materials to a reactor vessel utilizing meters, digital scales, pumps, vacuum, and other apparatus, and carry out further process instructions to batch completion. Reactor Vessel sizes range from 1,000 gallons to 13,000 gallons. A Chemical Reactor Operator is also responsible for supervising and or conducting liquid bulk material handling, filtering, packaging and accurately recording inventory transactions.

There are three levels for a Chemical Reactor Operator / Process Technician; A, B, C. Process Technician Level A is most senior and technically qualified individual, capable of managing multiple reactors and multi-step chemical processes that involve distillation, extraction and control of exothermic reactions. Candidates will be evaluated based on prior experience, wage is commensurate, career opportunity exists at all levels.

Specific Requirements:

• Works directly with Production Supervisors, peer level Reactor Operators/Technicians, Utility Workers, and Maintenance staff.
• Possesses general working knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment including forklift operation and other safe work practices.

Background Requirements:

• High school diploma and 2-5 years’ minimum experience in the chemical manufacturing field or in a related area, or a suitable combination of education and relevant experience.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs daily and occasionally lift/move up to 75 lbs.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $24.00/hour and $38.00/hour. The range is an estimate based on potential employee qualification operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

In addition to career advancement and growth, continuous training, and mentoring opportunities, Arnette Polymers offers an excellent comprehensive health plan and financial benefits program including but not limited to, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan and Stock Purchase Plans.

Arnette Polymers is a division of The Stonhard Group, an RPM International company (NYSE: RPM) that is headquartered in Maple Shade, NJ and has more than 100 years of experience manufacturing and installing high performance, seamless floors throughout the world. We manufacture and install long-term floor, wall and lining solutions to markets including, but not limited to: food & beverage, general manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, education, healthcare, government, technology and hospitality.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $38