What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Plant Operator position at We staff better?
Seeking experienced chemical plant operators with familiarity of chemical handling, material transfer, truck loading/unloading, forklift driving, and batch manufacturing in an automated plant environment. Operates 24-5, so a willingness to work shifts, long hours and weekends (on rotation), will be expected during busy periods.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transfer chemicals, following manufacturing procedures to produce products and intermediates in mix tanks and pressure reactors. In doing so, they must also control instruments and make sure they are working properly. When equipment is defective, they might schedule and coordinate maintenance efforts if necessary. They're also in charge of shutting down or otherwise handling equipment during an emergency.
Plant operators support warehousing activities by loading and unloading pallets/totes of materials, transferring to storage or to the plant. In addition, they will also support bulk loading and unloading of chemicals throughout their shift. Housekeeping inside the unit is everyone’s responsibility.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Proven hands-on chemical plant experience, experience loading/unloading bulk liquid trucks/railcars (strong plus)
- Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise working in both manual and automated batch processing plants. (strong plus)
- 24-7 support mentality of plant and customer issues/emergencies
- Basic computer skills, including email, MS Word, Excel.
- Forklift Certified
Background and drug screen at the time you apply
