What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator position at GEMCO?
About GEMCO
General Machine Company of NJ is a fourth generation, family-owned manufacturing company in Middlesex, New Jersey, specializing in high-quality industrial blenders and dryers.
Overview
The Chemical Operator will be responsible for operating chemical processing equipment for blending, drying, and testing product batches in a pilot or production environment.
Responsibilities
General Machine Company of NJ is a fourth generation, family-owned manufacturing company in Middlesex, New Jersey, specializing in high-quality industrial blenders and dryers.
Overview
The Chemical Operator will be responsible for operating chemical processing equipment for blending, drying, and testing product batches in a pilot or production environment.
Responsibilities
- Compounding and blending of products from various industries including but not limited to cosmetics, nutraceuticals, plastics, metals, polymers, and colors.
- Operate both laboratory-pilot scale GEMCO dryers, blenders, and formulators as well as large commercial versions.
- Operate electric and propane fork trucks.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks and commercial vehicles as required.
- Ability to read and understand the SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for the materials they are working with.
- Ability to read and understand the batch records, SOP's and formula's they are presented with.
- Ability to clean and maintain their assigned work areas.
- Maintain accurate records.
- "Lock Out & Tag Out" failed, damaged, or improperly functioning equipment and report it to management.
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Proven work experience as a Chemical Operator or a similar role.
- Complete understanding of the chemical processes and safety protocols.
- Good time-management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be located in New Jersey or within commuting distance.
