Chemical Loading Operator - Hopewell

AdvanSix; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a Chemical Loading Operator to join a rotating shift team responsible for safe transfer of liquid bulk chemicals to and from tank trucks and railcars at our Virginia facility. The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, safety training, and efficient operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and strong communication and computer skills, with preference for experience in manufacturing or chemical plants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to standard work and SOPs to ensure safety, quality, and production goals.
• Safely operate heavy equipment.
• Handle hazardous chemical intermediates.
• Wear full PPE including acid suit and respirator.
• Load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary: The Chemical Loading Operator works as part of a rotating shift team and is responsible for the safe and efficient transfer of liquid bulk chemical products to and from tank trucks and railcars.

Summary Of The Main Responsibilities

• Adhere to standard work and standard operating procedures to ensure unit safety, quality and production goals are met
• Responsible for safely operating heavy equipment
• The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates
• Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) - full face respirator and hood
• Ability to handle changing plant priorities and site needs
• Ability to load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Chemical and/or Industrial work environment experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to operate a fork truck
• Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job
• Possess a strong work ethic and initiative to learn new processes
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a safe workspace based on following standard work
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization

The hourly rate for this position is $20.32

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but notlimitedto, the responsibilities of the job,experience, education, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.