What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator position at Optima Chemical LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Chemical Operator
Optima has several openings for Chemical Operator Trainees. These jobs require some moderate / heavy lifting, and mechanical or chemical experience is a plus. Optima is a 24 hour operation, thus candidates must be able and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma and above average math skills are required.
Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily :
- Driving forklift
- Directing / Training other employees
- 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 80 lbs. each)
- Reading gauges
- Recording data on batch sheets, inventory 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)
- Repairing equipment as needed
- Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc…)
- Moving drums (sometimes by hand) weighing as much as 450 lbs.
- Filling of containers of various sizes
- Pressurinzing, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
- Loading and unloading of truck by forklift or hand as necessary
- Training of less experienced operators
- Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed
We are seeking dedicated and goal oriented individuals.
Optima offers a good benefit package, competitive wages, and excellent advancement potential. Wages will be determined commensurate with level of experience.
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Work Remotely
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Company Description
www.optimachem.com
Company Description
www.optimachem.com