What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator in Training position at Bleachtech Llc?
BLEACHTECH is looking for a Chemical Operator (Operator-in-Training) to join our manufacturing team and play an important role in the safe and reliable operation of our chemical production facility.
As a Chemical Operator, you will monitor and operate plant equipment, perform chemical sampling and testing, maintain accurate production records, and respond to changing operating conditions. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, and being part of a team.
If you are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, dependable, and interested in building a career in chemical manufacturing, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Operate, monitor, and inspect plant equipment and processes in accordance with established operating and safety procedures.
- Review shift logs and communicate with the previous shift operator to understand current plant conditions, recent activities, and process changes.
- Perform shift-start inspections to ensure equipment, work areas, chemical inventories, and other operating requirements are ready.
- Monitor meters, gauges, charts, instruments, and other operating information to identify changes or abnormal conditions.
- Monitor, transfer, mix, sample, and analyze chemicals as required to support plant operations.
- Collect and analyze samples according to established sampling plans and procedures.
- Follow appropriate PPE requirements when collecting samples and working in designated chemical exposure areas.
- Perform calibration procedures for reagents and equipment as trained.
- Maintain accurate production records, logbooks, batch information, calibration records, and other required documentation.
- Generate electronic certificates and maintain records necessary for product quality and traceability.
- Identify and promptly report equipment problems, process deviations, safety concerns, leaks, spills, and other operating issues.
- Perform routine equipment care, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs as trained and authorized.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
- Work closely with senior operators, supervisors, maintenance, and other team members to support reliable plant operations.
- Follow established procedures for chemical handling, sampling, storage, waste, and disposal.
- Perform other duties as needed to support safe and efficient plant operations.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to understand measurements involving weight, volume, pressure, concentration, and specific gravity.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with industrial equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to work effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
- Commitment to following safety procedures and established operating practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment.
- Experience operating or monitoring industrial equipment.
- Experience with chemical sampling, testing, or quality control.
- Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Experience working around chemicals or other industrial hazards.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Salary : $28