1st Class Operator

American Carbonyl; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,326 - 49,152; Full time

Job summary

American Carbonyl is seeking a Second-Class Operator to work at Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, in a full-time role. You will operate IPC Towers, decomposers, and packaging lines, and move materials using forklifts as part of daily production tasks.

The position includes a structured training and qualification period; employees start as a Second-Class Operator and can be promoted to First-Class Operator upon successful completion of training, probation, and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of operating chemical process equipment with the ability to demonstrate basic math skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate IPC Towers, decomposers, power mills, and packaging following procedures.
• Operate forklifts to move material to the warehouse.
• Perform housekeeping of the work area.
• Move and store materials using pallet jacks and powered lift trucks.
• Inspect safety equipment and tag out when needed.
• Assist with maintenance and equipment installation tasks.
• Clean tanks, buildings, and equipment with a high-pressure washer.
• Provide relief for the Lead Operator on leave.

Skills

Operating chemical process equipment

Basic math

Maintenance with traditional tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $35.08 - $35.68 Hourly

Operates 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 & Environment

The 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.

Disclaimer

The 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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 281-291-8989.