Chemical Operator

Alfa Laval Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chemical Plant Operator, where you will play a crucial role in the production of essential consumer products. In this full-time position, you will operate machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure quality control during chemical processes. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining safety and regulatory compliance while working in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, making a real impact on the community and the industry. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

Health and Wellness Incentives

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with matching contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in production-related work is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating parameters and adjust processes as necessary.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Ability to operate machinery

Basic computer skills

Communication skills in English

Physical ability (bending, lifting, etc.)

Experience in production related work

Safety risk identification

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Tools

SAP or similar ERP software

Forklift

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Chemical Plant Operator will operate, perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot basic issues for a series of machines and equipment in the use of chemicals to produce consumer products while following established policies and procedures and under frequent guidance. In this role, you will run analytical tests and ensure quality control during chemical processes and maintain a dynamic and continuous process flow that meets safety and regulatory compliance.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 12 hours shift (7am -7pm / 7pm-7am)
Compensation: $18.50/hr or greater, depending on experience
Shift differential: $0.75/hr (2nd shift)

Benefits:

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
2. Health and Wellness Incentives
3. Paid Vacation and Holidays
4. 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
5. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
6. Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
8. Tuition Reimbursement
9. Employee Discounts

Key Accountabilities

1. Monitor all critical operating parameters and make adjustments to the process as necessary
2. Follow Batch instructions and procedures
3. Safely handle hazardous chemicals (loading and unloading of bulk trucks, totes and drums) such as Caustic soda, Sodium Metal bisulfite, Bis-A Resin, Epichlorohydrin, Solvents
4. Follow safe operating procedures and review and offer updates as necessary
5. Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
6. Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• At least 1 year of experience in production related work
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Experience identifying and reporting safety risks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certified
• Prior HAZ CHEM/ Chemical industry experience
• Experience with SAP, or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS)
• Prior technical/repair experience
• Willing and able to cross-train in other, similar positions at the plant
• Ability to troubleshoot basic processes

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet