Chemical Operator

Jobtailor; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Chemical Operator to operate processes and equipment while meeting production goals. The role emphasizes strict adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety standards and all SOPs/POPs with attention to detail.

You will participate in end-of-shift turnovers and ensure clear communication. Candidates should understand basic chemical reactions, handle hazardous waste, and operate related equipment safely on site.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related field.
• Ability to perform calculations converting between percentage and metric units.
• Understand statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes and equipment while meeting production goals.
• Maintain compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Follow SOPs/POPs and all procedures, including safety policies.
• Participate in end-of-shift turnovers with clear communication.
• Understand basic chemical reactions and properties in the work area.
• Handle and process Hazardous Waste as required.
• Operate equipment such as pumps, reactors, valves, and forklifts.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Statistical understanding

Safety policy adherence

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps

GLVs

Filter presses

Pan filters

Reactors

Valves

PH probes

Ovens

Forklifts

Job description

• Operate chemical processes and equipment correctly while meeting production goals and expectations
• Maintain compliance of Environmental, Health & Safety Standards
• Follow SOP’s/POP’s and all other procedures in every detail, including safety policies
• Participate in end of shift turnovers with ability to effectively communicate
• Responsible for understanding basic chemical reactions and properties of chemicals within the work area
• Responsible for handling and processing Hazardous Waste as required within the work area
• Must operate equipment (for example, pumps, GLV’s, filter presses, pan filters, reactors, valves, pH probes, ovens, forklifts, etc) in a reasonable and self-sustaining manner

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and convert calculations to percentage and to metric system
• Understand concepts involving statistics, probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume, mass, atomic percentages, weight percentages, density, molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Able to successfully complete a background check, pre-placement physical exam and drug screen