Chemical Process Operator

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC; Calverley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Specialty Solutions LLC in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to run large-volume production plants safely and efficiently, following process instructions and quality procedures.

You will handle bulk materials, perform QC testing, use ERP for batch tracking, and operate a counter balance FLT. A team-focused, safety-conscious mindset is essential, with readiness for 4-on/4-off shifts including day and night rotations.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-volume chemical manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of chemicals and equipment is essential.
• Surfactant chemicals knowledge is advantageous.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team.
• Counter balance FLT licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow defined process instructions and quality procedures for the manufacture of chemical products.
• Receive/unload bulk raw materials and load/dispatch bulk product; pack and label as required.
• Carry out QC laboratory testing.
• Prepare plant for maintenance work.
• Ensure complete and accurate shift handovers.
• Take prompt action in emergencies and participate in investigations.
• Maintain housekeeping and process records.
• Conduct safety, environmental, production and housekeeping checks and audits.

Skills

Large volume manufacturing

COSHH knowledge

Surfactant knowledge

Team player

FLT licence

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To operate all production plants and equipment in a safe, environmentally compliant and effective manner, as part of a team to meet production schedules and targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES Follow defined process instructions and quality procedures for the manufacture of our chemical products.

Receiving/unloading of bulk raw materials, loading/dispatch of bulk product and packing out and labelling of product as required.

Carry out QC laboratory testing.

To prepare the plant for maintenance work.

Ensure that complete and accurate handover occurs between shifts.

To take prompt and appropriate action in the event of an emergency.

Take an active part in accident/incident investigations.

Maintain a good standard of housekeeping of the plant and adjacent areas.

Maintain good, accurate process records on time and in full.

Conduct safety, environmental, production and housekeeping checks and audits Submit maintenance requisitions and incident reports where necessary.

Communicate effectively with line management, other departments and contractors to ensure the safe, environmentally compliant and efficient operation of the plant.

Use of an ERP system to ensure timely booking of batches and to monitor raw material, finished product and order status.

Use of Fork Lift Truck as required to meet the demands of the job.

To assist Maintenance or Logistics team members as instructed by Team Leader/Line Management.

To provide training of other team members as required.

Identify potential problems and take appropriate action in co-ordination with Senior Operator and Shift Team Leader.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE We are looking for candidates experience of working in large volume manufacturing processes Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of chemicals and equipment is essential Knowledge of surfactant chemicals is advantageous The ability to work as part of a team is essential Counter balance FLT licence WORKING HOURS: 4 days on, 4 days off, Monday to Sunday, with the 4 working days consisting of 2 Day shifts (6am-6pm) and 2 Night shifts (6pm-6am).

Chemical Process Operator • Halifax, West Yorkshire, GB