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Chemical Plant Operator (PAP)

Kellton
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2025
Job Title: Chemical Plant Operator (PAP)

Location: Raleigh, NC

Pay Rate: $23-24/hr on W2

Summary Of Position

The Chemical Plant Operator is a key member of the production team responsible for operating and monitoring a chemical manufacturing process that produces bulk organic chemicals. The role requires strict adherence to company standards and operating procedures to maintain a safe and efficient operation while ensuring product quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform standard tasks such as packaging product, taking process samples, changing filters, cleaning centrifuges, moving large hoppers, and flushing lines.
  • Maintain accurate operating reports and documentation.
  • Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (detailed below).
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
  • Associate or Technical degree (preferred).

Experience

  • Previous experience in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

  • Forklift operation experience (preferred).
  • Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic math skills and sound decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Essential Functions

  • Operate within a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with all PSM and OSHA regulations.
  • Monitor and operate reactors, decanters, filters, process columns, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and related equipment via manual operations, panel boards, PLC displays, and DCS screens.
  • Handle and label finished and intermediate products following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Maintain detailed logs on process conditions, including weights, temperatures, pH levels, pressures, and flow rates.
  • Deliver samples to the laboratory and retrieve operating supplies from storage.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work areas, process equipment, tools, and safety supplies.
  • Use hoists and material-handling devices to transport bulk raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and packaged goods.
  • Ensure proper operation of equipment to maintain high product quality and avoid equipment damage.
  • Recognize and respond to abnormal equipment performance or unsafe conditions.
  • Complete required computer-based training (CBT) on time.
  • Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures independently.
  • Participate in safety, efficiency, and cost-savings initiatives such as Kaizen events and Hazmat teams.

Working Conditions

  • Open-air plant construction exposes operators to seasonal weather conditions; however, primary workstations are indoors.
  • Typical chemical plant environment with potential exposure to wet floors, chemical-stained equipment, and occasional chemical fumes.
  • Manual handling of materials up to 50 lbs (lifting, rolling drums, pouring bags of raw materials).
  • Requires physical activity such as climbing stairs/ladders and driving forklifts.
  • Exposure to corrosive, flammable, and toxic chemicals—strict safety protocols are in place.
  • Rotating 12-hour shifts (7 AM – 7 PM and 7 PM – 7 AM), including mandatory overtime as needed for safe staffing levels.

Shift Schedule

  • The position follows a four-week rotating schedule:
  • Week 1: Four night shifts → Three days off
  • Week 2: Three day shifts → One day off → Three night shifts
  • Week 3: Three days off → Four day shifts
  • Week 4: Seven days off

Salary : $23 - $24

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