What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator position at Optima Chemical Group?
Reports to: Shift Supervisor
These jobs require some moderate/heavy lifting. Optima is a 24-hour operation; thus, candidates must be able and willing to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma/GED and math skills are required. Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily:
- Setting up pumps, hoses, etc. for use
- Setting up reactors, tanks, etc. for use
- Climbing into reactors and tanks to clean and inspect them
- Lifting bags of raw materials (20 to 50 lbs. each)
- Recording data on batch sheets, etc.…
- Working 12-hour shifts, sometimes at nights and weekends
- Working outside in the elements year round
- Pumping and general handling of chemicals (some toxic, flammable, corrosive)
- Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc.…)
- Moving material containers using lift devices as well as limited physical adjustments by hand with appropriate support.
- Filling of containers of various sizes
- Pressurizing, pulling vacuum, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
- Loading and unloading of tanker truck by pressure or pump.
- Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed.
- Maintain a neat and clean working environment.
- Stay Clean Shaved for full face respirator usage.
- Follow all procedures and standards.
- Report to work on time as scheduled.
- Progress through the operator Area qualifying examines within designated timeline.
- Training other employees.
- Follow instruction via supervisors/ assistant Supervisors.
