What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Plant Operator (PAP) position at Kellton?
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
Minimum Requirements:
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).
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
- Associate or Technical degree (preferred).
- Previous experience in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment (preferred).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
