Chemical Operator

ADP, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a Chemical Operator to join the Engineered Nylons Department. The role operates batch processes, doses raw materials, and handles equipment from mix tanks to drying and packaging, with a rotating shift in a non-climate-controlled area.

The position requires a high school diploma, safety-consciousness, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. Training includes safety orientation and reactor orientation; experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a Chemical Operator preferred.
• Must demonstrate safety-conscious attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Dose raw materials and operate batch processing equipment.
• Stage, load, and unload raw materials and additives.
• Operate control systems to dose water and bulk liquids.
• Collect samples for QA testing and record results.
• Package finished product and label with correct lot numbers.
• Coordinate with maintenance to diagnose equipment issues.
• Assist with startup/shutdown activities and changeovers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Chemical Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Columbia, SC, US

Position Summary

The Engineered Nylons Department runs a batch process to produce various types of nylon resin. The Chemical Operator doses raw materials and performs all process steps for the mix tank, evaporator, reactor, pelletizer, and material transfer to storage tanks. Further processing responsibilities include resin transfer, drying, sample testing and packaging of final product. The Chemical Operator works a rotating shift schedule in a non-climate-controlled area.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of equipment to correctly dose all raw materials
• Stages, prepares, lifts, and loads raw materials into Acid Hoppers
• Selects product recipes and initiates the program to automatically dose bulk acids
• Unloads raw material supply trucks
• Operates the control system to dose water and bulk liquid materials
• Measures and doses proper amounts of manual acids and additive materials
• Executes the process cycle for the mix tank, evaporator, reactor, and pelletizer
• Executes the “dryer cycle” from the storage tanks to the sealed package:
  • Load the dryer
  • Perform leak checks
  • Operate vacuum dryer systems to tumble and dry resin
  • Collect samples, test moisture and color, and interpret results
  • Unload the dryer and package into boxes/drums
  • Label finished product with the correct part, weight, and lot number
• Collect and submit samples for QA testing
• Performs dryer steam outs to remove buildup in the vacuum lines
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for safe and efficient operation
• Follows operating procedures and instructions per batch process sheets
• Monitors and controls process variables, such as time, temperature, pressure, and tank level
• Sets valves, switches, pumps, and other components per production specifications
• Investigates and resolves process alarms and upset events
• Coordinates with maintenance to diagnose and correct equipment issues
• Completes product change, startup, and shutdown activities

Secondary Functions

• Works in a safe manner and maintains general housekeeping
• Demonstrates commitment to customer quality, business results and continuous improvement
• Expected to increase knowledge of the Engineered Nylons operation and progressively improve individual performance
• Manages daily tasks to achieve target production rates
• Supports rework activities
• Other assignments as requested

Position Specifications

• Overtime required as needed to cover absence/vacation
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot problems
• Basic computer skills
• Must demonstrate commitment to safety
• Must demonstrate a willingness and desire to learn
• Must demonstrate effective time management and sound judgment
• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read information and numbers and write legibly
• Must demonstrate a willingness to assist other operators when necessary
• Ability to lift 60 pounds

Job Training

• Engineered Nylons Safety Orientation
• Reactor Orientation Training
• NWA/SPC training
• Confined Space Certification

Required education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience as a Chemical Operator preferred

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for these positions and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.