Chemical Assistant

Elite Comfort Solutions; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions is seeking a Chemical Assistant to support polyurethane foam production. You will operate the panel board, cut-off saw, and foam machine, and assist other operators while preparing chemical formulations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading chemicals, transporting materials with a lift truck, recording process data, and maintaining equipment and safe conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to read instructions.
• Must follow safety procedures and environmental guidelines.
• Ability to operate equipment and perform production tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate computerized panel board and assist other operators.
• Mix chemical formulations for polyurethane foam production.
• Transport products and materials with a lift truck.
• Load and unload chemicals and materials as needed.
• Maintain process records and follow work instructions.
• Inspect equipment from start to finish and assist with cleaning and setup.
• Ensure good housekeeping and safety practices in the work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance

Quality focus

Productivity

Safety compliance

Instruction follow-through

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Panel board

Cut-off saw

Foam machine

Lift truck

Metal cutting saw

Hoist

Pipe threader

Respirator program tools

Job description

The Chemical Assistant will perform various manual and administrative tasks to set‑up and assist in the production of polyurethane foam. Operate a computerized panel board, cut off saw and relieve other operators. Assist in operation of foam machine. Mix chemical formulations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience:

• Review formulation sheet provided by supervisor to produce polyurethane foam.
• Operate computerized panel board, cut off saw and relieve other operators.
• Mix chemical formulations.
• Transport product and materials with lift truck.
• Read, count and mark foam buns.
• Perform necessary duties to load and unload chemicals when needed.
• Responsible for following environmental and DOT guidelines.
• Follow established procedures in maintaining production equipment.
• Responsible for process control.
• Record process variables at all stations.
• Follow established work instructions.
• Responsible for inspecting conveyor and pour machine from beginning to end as well as clean up.
• Assist with pouring line step up within specifications of production needs.
• Assist with disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling the equipment.
• Properly drum and label chemical waste maintaining inventory documentation.
• Operate metal cutting saw / pipe threader as needed.
• Operate hoist as needed.
• Eligible to train as a Hazmat Team Member responding to and cleaning up chemical spills if they occur following written guidelines of the Hazardous response Procedures.
• Clean and maintain respirator when needed in required area according to respirator program guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in work area.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Good mechanical aptitude

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.

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