Chemical Production Operator

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment.
  • Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
  • Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
  • Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
  • Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
• Ability to fill packages (drums, pails, totes, bags, etc.) to accurate weights
• Ability to de-drum packages into vessels
• Ability to hook up hoses to pumps, tanks, lances, manifolds, etc.
• Conduct regular checks and inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure they are running efficiently and within specified parameters.
• Record and log data related to production activities, such as batch numbers, chemical quantities, temperatures, and pressure levels.
• Handle and store chemicals in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and company guidelines.
• Participate in safety audits, drills, and training sessions as required.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure that products meet specified standards and make adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production activities, including batch logs, maintenance records, and safety reports.
  o Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
  o Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure product samples are delivered and tested for specific chemical characteristics; pH levels, concentrations, viscosities, etc. and address any defects or inconsistencies in the production process.
• Prepare and submit shift notes to supervisors detailing production outcomes, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss production goals, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other activities as assigned by management.