Chemical Operator A

Job Title: Chemical Operator A

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Responsibilities and Essential Skills:

• Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch.
• Ensure vessel samples are taken in a timely manner.
• Responsible for actively monitor batch process via computer monitor and manually when applicable, address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner.
• Handle raw materials, and finished products safely and accurately, including weighing, measuring, and transferring as per batch requirements.
• Responsible for visually inspecting equipment and notifying the maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Visualize, comprehend, and communicate the process and equipment based on information from control room gauges, HMI screens, and instruments.
• Learn and apply from memory operational and safety process, equipment, and procedural information such as plant shutdown, start up and operating procedures.
• Responsible for documenting and reporting any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain updated and accurate knowledge of procedures, programs, processes and follow as written.
• Responsible for troubleshooting the process to make quick and accurate decisions when problems occur.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures on all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively.
• Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages.
• Climb stairs and ladders up to 40 ft frequently, work at heights as high as 5 stores above ground, wear protective breathing equipment and clothing for extended periods of time as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have high mechanical aptitude and understand basic process of disconnecting instruments, opening vessel doors and a basic understanding of pumps and how they operate.
• Maintain machinery and work areas in a clean and proper manner.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• HS/GED required.
• Experience with planning, coordinating, and prioritizing daily tasks with minimum supervision.
• 7 years previous chemical operator experience or wastewater operator experience and be familiar with batch chemical processing operations.
• Experience monitoring batch or continuous chemical processes via HMI. Experience operating valves and equipment manually and remotely.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance in process environment.
• Experience using MRP to manage the process from receiving an order from Sales to packaging and shipment of product.
• 5s or Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Previous experience with forklift or pallet jack preferred.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.