Chemical Operator

Koppers Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in a dynamic role focused on safety and efficiency. This position involves operating equipment, performing basic lab tests, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting, contributing to production improvement and maintaining accurate records. If you are ready to take on challenges in a supportive atmosphere and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and perform basic lab testing.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a positive work environment.
• Perform tasks interacting with pumps, pipes, and valves.
• Count and report inventory daily.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Follows and encourages others to follow all organizational safety rules and practices.
• Fosters & maintains a positive work environment.
• Performs basic tasks interacting with pumps, pipes, valves, and HMIs to prepare and charge material into the manufacturing batch process.
• Ability to operate a forklift to load/unload trailers and transport materials.
• Performs basic lab testing.
• Count and report inventory daily and assist monthly inventory counts.
• Ability to follow and perform lock out tag out (LOTO) for maintenance work on equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Maintain accurate records including batch sheets, lab data entries, and shift turnover documents.
• Recommends methods to improve production methods and equipment.
• Ability to assist others in troubleshooting problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Basic computer literacy.
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Ability to climb steps, stairs, and ladders on a regular basis.
• Ability to work on elevated platforms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.