Chemical Operator

ZipRecruiter; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Chemical Operator in Louisville, KY, for direct hire. This role involves overseeing chemical processes to produce ethanol, demonstrating technical aptitude, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least one year of relevant experience and a proactive approach. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401K with matching contributions after one year.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after 30 days

401K with matching after 1 year

Weekly Electronic Pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years of chemical operating and/or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for distillation, fermentation, and evaporation processes.
• Monitor and adjust liquid and steam levels for efficient operation.
• Ensure a clean and hazard-free work environment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Chemical Operator

Industry: Recycling

Job Type: Direct hire

Location:Louisville, KY 40210

Pay Rate: $18.00/ Hr - $22.00/ Hr, with quick advancement opportunities.

Available Shifts:2nd Shift. Hours 7pm to 7am. Rotating 3-2-2 schedule

Job Description:

Snelling has an immediate opening for aChemical Operatorin Louisville, Kentucky. This position will be responsible for the distillation, fermentation, and evaporation processes to produce ethanol from beverage and waste streams delivered to the plant. The Chemical Operator should be able to work independently and demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving attitude. Job duties include:

• Recording readings on an hourly basis
• Monitoring and/or adjusting liquid and steam levels for efficient operation.
• Monitoring the PH of the wastewater discharge, testing product samples using simple lab procedures, recording results of tests.
• Monitor alcohol processes using computer programming and make critical process decisions independently and safely to maintain process flows.
• Technical aptitude to learn a complex chemical process and maintain it over time.
• Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.
• Safely starting, monitoring, and shutting down the Evaporation System.
• Attendance at safety meetings.
• Submitting work orders on equipment and facilities requiring maintenance.
• Ability to connect/disc heavy industrial hoses for load-in/load-out purposes.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders to observe and test product.
• Unloading/loading of tanker trucks, railcars, syrup trucks, totes, barrels, and kegs.
• Carry and distribute bags of chemicals weighting up to 50 pounds.
• Use tools, arms, and hands to open and close heavy-duty vessels and valves to route product thru the distillation process stations

Chemical Operator Requirements:

• 1+ years of chemical operating and/or similar experience .

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance after 30 days
• 401K (eligible from start date, matched after 1 year)
• Weekly Electronic Pay

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible, and qualified candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. Snelling participates in E-Verify and is a drug free workplace. Candidates may be subject to drug testing.

About Snelling: Since 1951, Snelling has helped match exceptional people with exceptional opportunities, and we continue to set the standard of excellence in our field. By combining our award-winning history with industry-leading technology, our team has what it takes to connect you with the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.

Keywords:Chemical Operating, Alcohol Processing, Liquid, PH Testing