Chemical Operator

Nouryon; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking a Chemical Operator for its Lima, OH facility. The role involves safely operating and monitoring plant processes, ensuring product quality, and performing various tasks including lab analysis and warehouse duties. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and preferably some experience in chemical manufacturing. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a chemical manufacturing plant or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry.
• Previous forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate plant processes and equipment.
• Perform routine Lab analysis and monitor equipment.
• Control product quality and conduct warehouse duties.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Knowledge in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post High school degree

Job description

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job:

The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently operate plant processes and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards. This role requires a strong sense of ownership in maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and integrity of all plant assets. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that operations run smoothly, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence within the facility.

In your future role as a Chemical Operator, you will:

• Work and operate safely by following all plant and company health, safety and environmental policies and procedures and by demonstrating safe work practices, taking part in safety meetings, and advising the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions, as well as wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Perform routine Lab analysis.
• Monitor and troubleshoot all equipment and process for variations and adjusts as needed according to SOP and Production Plans.
• Manual / Automated Addition of raw materials as required.
• Preparation for maintenance – decontaminate and prepare equipment for maintenance activities for PMs and schedule/unscheduled activities. Issue all permits for the required activities.
• Product Quality – Control by SOP and adjustments to process to maintain consistent product quality. To include sampling and analysis.
• Warehouse Duties – Packaging and labeling of finished goods in the warehouse, loading/unloading of bulk solid finished goods and raw materials. Placement of trailers and containers. Tracking of all materials incoming / outgoing. Drum filling operation and pulling samples as required. Ensure proper blocking and bracing for all shipments. Perform physical count of inventories.
• Tankfarm Duties – Inspect / load / unload tank wagons, railcars, frack tanks, transfers between tanks, tank wagons, railcars, frack tank for finished goods and raw materials. Placement of railcars. Pull samples as required prior to loading / unloading / pump-outs. Perform physical count of inventories.
• Operate and Maintain logistical equipment (eg. Fork lift, Yard mule, Track Mobile, bagger, drummer).
• Maintain certification / re-certification and participate in the training of others.
• Committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company health, safety and environmental policies and procedures by demonstrating safe work practices, taking part in safety meetings, and advising the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions, as well as wearing all required personal protective equipment.

We believe you bring:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. Post High school degree is preferred.
• Above Average Mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) a plus.
• 1-2 years experience in a chemical manufacturing plant or equivalent and knowledge of DCS control systems a plus.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry and previous forklift certification is a plus

Good to know:

• This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Operations Manager and based in Lima, OH.
• This is a union-based position.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.

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