Chemical Blender I

JACAM CATALYST CAREERS; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC is seeking a facility operator to perform batch chemical operations and QA/QC activities. The role involves handling chemicals, operating processing equipment, and following HazMat and safety policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with forklift certification preferred and welding experience welcome. Work is conducted in chemical environments with temperature extremes, and employees must comply with corporate guidelines and drug testing

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pumps and valves.
• Welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heating and cooling systems per SOPs and training.
• Fill out mass balance after reactions and measure final product weight.
• Monitor and log QA/QC of products.
• Handle wastes with HazMat policies and coordinate with HSE personnel.
• Maintain and clean equipment and facilities per SOPs.
• Start pumps, turn valves, and control processing equipment to mix/transfer chemicals.

Skills

Work Ethic

Physical Abilities

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Safely perform liquid or solid batch type chemical operations associated with devulcanizers, batch stills, molds, fermenting tanks, steam-jacketed kettles and or reactor vessels. Handle chemicals in accordance with written or verbal instruction. Perform routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Conduct and log QA/QC of product. Work well within a team atmosphere.

Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employee will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odors environment. Depending on exact position, employee may need to: Operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to successfully use heating and cooling systems per standard operating procedures and employee training
• Use exothermic and endothermic reaction training to recognize an abnormal chemical reaction situation
• Contact the proper supervisor or maintenance personnel if abnormal situation occurs
• Fill out proper mass balance after chemical reaction has been finished and final product weight has been measured
• Work with proper HSE personnel to handle any wastes generated during chemical reaction
• Proficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting.
• Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating procedures
• Sample, test and log results of materials and products, as required, to ensure quality and control of product.
• Blend chemical per manufacturing specifications. No substitutions or modifications without supervisor’s authorization
• Use proper container for the finished blended material, making sure all proper labeling is applied
• Verify the correct batch number is applied to the container and quality control sample is collected a properly stored
• Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in the performance of day-to-day procedures
• Inventory supplies received and consumed accordingly
• Assists other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment
• Starts pumps and agitators, turns valves, or moves controls of processing equipment to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals
• Follow the appropriate Hazmat clean up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor
• Maintain the highest levels of sanitation in order to preserve the quality of the product

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to use various power tools safely
• Basic knowledge of various pumps and valves
• Forklift Certification preferred, but not required
• Preferred welding experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

All employees of Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC, and its subsidiaries are required to adhere to the following:
Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws
Have the ability to read, write and speak in English fluently
Adhere to guidelines, policies, and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook
Adhere to Jacam’s Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

High School or better.

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