1st Class Operator

Dixie Chemical Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,517,961 - 102,237,206; Full time

Job summary

American Carbonyl is seeking a 1st Class/2nd Class Operator to run IPC towers and related equipment at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The role includes assisting maintenance, moving finished goods, and providing shift relief as needed.

A structured training path promotes advancement from Second-Class to First-Class Operator after completing required training and probation. Salary range is $35.08–$35.68 per hour with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of operating chemical process equipment; demonstrates skills using basic math.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates IPC Towers and decomposers, power mills, and finished product packaging.
• Operates forklifts to move material to the warehouse.
• Performs housekeeping of their work area and moves/stacks materials.
• Performs safety equipment inspections and tags out equipment as needed.
• Assists with maintenance and supports installation operations.
• Cleans exterior of tanks, buildings, and equipment with a high-pressure washer.
• Provides relief for Lead Operator when on leave.

Skills

Chemical process equipment

Basic math

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

# 1st Class OperatorHot JobRedstone Arsenal, AL 35898Start Date 07/29/2026## OverviewSalary Range$35.08 - $35.68 HourlyPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionOperates IPC Towers and decomposers. Assists maintenance when needed and moves finished goods to the warehouse—backup to the Lead Operator. **Summary of Essential Job Functions*** Performs operator duties on IPC Towers, decomposers, power mills, and finished product packaging utilizing plant procedures.* Operates forklifts to move material to the warehouse.* Performs housekeeping of their work area.* Moves, stacks, and stores materials in the Warehouse and Plant areas using pallet jacks, hand trucks, and powered lift trucks.* Performs safety equipment inspections and makes corrections or tags out equipment as the situation indicates.* Assists with unscheduled and scheduled maintenance, using tools and equipment to support installation operations of equipment.* Cleans the exterior of tanks, buildings, and equipment with a high-pressure washer.* Assists Operators on his/her shift with production or equipment problems and notifies supervisors when needed.* Must provide relief for the Lead Operator when on leave.This role includes a structured training and qualification period. Employees will begin as a Second-Class Operator and, upon successfully completing the required training, probationary period, and qualification requirements, will be promoted to First-Class Operator.## Qualifications# Requirements* Two years of operating chemical process equipment able to demonstrate skills using basic math and able to perform maintenance functioning using traditional maintenance tools.* High School Diploma or equivalent.# Physical Demands & EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.* Capable of lifting and walking with weights approaching 50lbs.* Be able to perform very strenuous jobs while wearing breathing air masks, proper PPE, and other safety-related materials.* Required to walk and stand continuously in the units while performing assigned duties.* Turns, stoops, kneels crouches, reaches, pulls, handles, lifts, and carries containers with materials and products weighing up to 400lbs with “drum dolly’ and power containers weighing up to 2,400lbs.* Must have the physical ability to maneuver full cylinders.* Must be calm and stable in emergency situations.* Must be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision.* Talking, hearing, color vision depth perception, and good peripheral vision are required to properly operate forklift, perform testing, and communicate results.* Be able to climb scaffolds, ladders, and stairs, at varied excessive heights (50 FEET).* Must be able to operate a forklift.Requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, and mandatory hearing protection.# DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.American Carbonyl is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.