We are looking to add a Chemical Operator to our fast growing team in Salisbury, NC. This position will require night shift availability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY
- Follow setup procedures for equipment
- Follow work instructions for operation of production equipment
- Understand and consistently apply all customer and company quality standards
- Operate pumps, reactors, boilers, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges
- Monitor process conditions and make necessary adjustments on equipment to ensure proper quality and yield performance is maintained
- Control mechanical processes, optimal temperatures, speeds, and settings on production equipment
- Work with all chemicals and any other products used in production processes, following applicable safety procedures
- Verify correct raw materials are queued up and ready to process
- Accurately and timely record data
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned to operations as directed - including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
- Maintain clean and safe work area
- Follow all safety rules and regulations, including the use of appropriate PPE at all times
- Follow all Company rules and policies
- This job description is not intended as a complete list of all job duties
- As required, initiate and participate in company near-miss and Journey to Zero Harm programs
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
Required:
- Ability to work 12-hour non-rotating shifts in a 7X24 chemical operation
- Ability to work night shift
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
- Basic reading skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to follow work instructions and procedures
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to multi-task
- Exceptional attendance and work ethic
Desired:
- Previous chemical manufacturing experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and/or walk continuously throughout a 12-hour shift on flooring surfaces of concrete, steel or metal grating
- Frequently climbing or descending stairs
- Capable of frequently pulling hoses (up to 50 lbs.) across the floor
- Pushing equipment on casters across the floor
- Pushing or rolling drums weighing up to 500 lbs
- In addition to standing, climbing, walking, pushing, and pulling, the frequent physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination, and feeling.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts and working with chemicals.
- Requires the usage of personal protective equipment which includes gloves, safety glasses, and may involve protective clothing up to and including a respirator at times
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have flexibility to work night shift? Reply Yes or No.
Experience:
- Chemical manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
