Summary/Objective
The Chemical Operator is responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical processes. Monitors instruments, adjust valves and gauges, and interprets chemical reactions.
Essential Functions
- Operate a variety of process equipment, including reaction systems, distillation systems, filters, extractors, reactors, pumps, and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.
- Load and unload raw materials, intermediates, and finished products into and out of process equipment.
- Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices.
- Monitor and record reactions, noting changes in chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances.
- Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels.
- Maintain log of gauge readings, shift production, and equipment malfunctions.
- Communicate job status to incoming shift.
- Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment.
- Maneuver drums and other containers on pallets 10. Troubleshoot process and/or equipment problems.
- Report/record mechanical/process problems.
- Sample, control, and maintain plant quality.
- Operate forklift.
- Complete plant data/batch sheets.
- Work in accordance with HSEQ best practice.
- Perform required housekeeping and maintain orderliness.
- Attend all safety meetings/trainings as required.
- Wear all appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals (including high and low pH), flammable materials, high, precarious places and moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures within the working environment, including outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume hoods is required. Certain procedures will require the use enhanced personal protective equipment such as a fit tested, full-face respirator.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must navigate stairs and/or ladders. The employee must lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and lift and/or move greater than 55 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be willing and able to wear safety equipment such as but not limited to but not limited to, ear plugs, safety glasses and/or goggles, steel-toe boots, and face shields. Employee will be required to be fit-tested for full-face respirators.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Shifts are: 8-hour, 10-hour and 12-hour. Area of plant employee is assigned to will determine shift schedule. Overtime, Call-In, and weekends as needed.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
Preferred Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- South Carolina “Work Keys” testing
- Two (2) years of experience.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Legal Authorization for Employment in the USA
AAP/EEO Statement
We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
