CHEMICAL OPERATOR

Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallard Creek Polymers Plant – Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 is seeking a Chemical Operator to oversee production and ensure safe, efficient polymerization processes. You will monitor reactors, manage materials, and support quality control to meet customer orders.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with chemistry understanding and 1+ years in chemical batch operations. This role requires physical capability and teamwork on a 12-hour rotating shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General understanding of chemistry and chemical reactions.
• 1+ years of work experience in Chemical Batch Operations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at math and able to perform calculations.
• Able to operate a computer and various software programs.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the polymer production process to ensure smooth and safe operations that yield quality product.
• Facilitating the chemical reaction process, including adding reactants to raw materials and overseeing all steps of the reactions. Following batch instructions and accurately adding raw materials to the batches.
• Charging reaction vessels according to established procedures and techniques.
• Performing routine observation of product during the production process to ensure batch quality.
• Monitoring computer displays and process control charts to make sure that polymerization is happening without adverse events.
• Transferring finished product from polymerization vessels to storage tanks, drums, intermediate tanks, or filtration tanks.
• Following directions of the shift supervisor
• Ensuring that safe work practices are followed
• Participating in the safe operation of equipment, environmental compliance, quality control, inventory management, and housekeeping

Skills

Chemistry understanding

Written communication

Math proficiency

Computer software familiarity

Physical lifting (50 lbs)

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical Plant Operations Certificate

Tools

Forklift Experience

Hazardous Material management knowledge

Job description

Who you are:

Enjoys working with a team to meet polymer production goals. They like operating the different systems that make polymers for our customers. They can multi-task to complete the different duties assigned to them by the Shift Supervisor. They are very attentive to details to make sure formulas are followed, applicable instructions and processes are followed, and that paperwork and documentation are completed thoroughly.

What you do:

• Overseeing the polymer production process to ensure smooth and safe operations that yield quality product.
• Facilitating the chemical reaction process, including adding reactants to raw materials and overseeing all steps of the reactions. Following batch instructions and accurately adding raw materials to the batches.
• Charging reaction vessels according to established procedures and techniques.
• Performing routine observation of product during the production process to ensure batch quality
• Monitoring computer displays and process control charts to make sure that polymerization is happening without adverse events.
• Transferring finished product from polymerization vessels to storage tanks, drums, intermediate tanks, or filtration tanks.
• Following directions of the shift supervisor
• Ensuring that safe work practices are followed
• Participating in the safe operation of equipment, environmental compliance, quality control, inventory management, and housekeeping,

Who we are:

Mallard Creek Polymers is a chemical manufacturer, providing a broad range of styrene-butadiene, styrene-acrylic and acrylic emulsion polymers to our customers. Our business philosophy is to provide our customers with customized solutions, flexibility, and complete satisfaction. Customer care, new product development, and flexible manufacturing are key areas of focus. We seek to attract, retain, and inspire people who want to make a clear, personal impact on the success of the Company.

What We Need:: What we need:

Our Production team keeps the plant running by ensuring that the plant is operating efficiently 24/7. The Production team is responsible for filling, monitoring, and emptying of the reactors to make sure that polymerization happens so that we can fulfill the orders of our customers. The Chemical Operator fits into this by being responsible for monitoring the reaction process and raising awareness when something adversely affects the process. The Chemical Operator position is essential to the company’s success and must be a collaborative teammate.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• General understanding of chemistry and chemical reactions
• 1+ years of work experience in Chemical Batch Operations
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient at Math
• Able to operate a computer and various software programs
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Chemical Plant Operations Certificate
• Knowledge and understanding on Hazardous Material management
• Prior experience as a Latex/Chemical Technician
• Forklift Experience

Work Location:

Mallard Creek Polymers Plant – Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Schedule:

12 Hour Shifts, rotating starting at 7:00 pm or 7:00 am, 2-2-3 Schedule, Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Travel:

None

Job Type/ Department:

Full Time – Direct Hire / Production

Reports To:

Shift Supervisor; takes direction from the Lead Operator

Direct Reports:

Not Applicable

Positions available:

1 (one)

Next Steps

Our HR and hiring team will be screening resumes and reaching out to applicants until we schedule onsite interviews. Be sure to answer all questions completely. We will be sending emails to you to coordinate our initial conversations or to get more information. Please keep an eye out for an email from MCPOLYMERS.

Keep In Touch

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