Chemical Operator

Innophos; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Annual incentive bonus eligibility

Tax advantaged HSA/FSA accounts

401k with company match

Vacation and holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Educational assistant program

Job summary

Innophos in Nashville is seeking a direct hire Acid Plant Treater to manage the safety, quality, and environmental performance of the unit. You will operate and monitor the chemical production process, adjust parameters, and document data in logs and the ERP system.

The role requires rotating shifts, forklift operation, and adherence to GMP. You will contribute to plant efficiency and reliability through proactive maintenance and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to become a licensed lift truck operator.
• Able to accurately complete log sheets/reports (paper and electronic) and use E1 ERP.
• Understand process flow descriptions and control points.
• Good attendance record required.
• 3+ years of industrial chemical operator experience.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices including PPE and hygiene rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, quality, and environmentally compliant operation of a chemical production unit.
• Monitor process using HMI, manage parameters, troubleshoot equipment, record data in logs and the E1 system.
• Unload raw materials and package acids into railcars, bulk trucks, totes, or drums as needed.
• Move pallets and equipment with a forklift within restricted spaces.

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

High School Diploma or GED

Rotating shifts

Computer literacy

Licensed lift truck operator

Accurate logs/reports

Process knowledge (PFD etc)

Attendance

Industrial chemical operator exp (3+)

GMP adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Innophos is seeking a direct hire Acid Plant Treater to work in our Nashville location. The Acid Plant Treater has the overall responsibility to maintain the safety, quality, and environmental effectiveness of the departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall efficient operation of the chemical production process in one of several production units. This includesunderstanding and maintaining records for safety, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, & production output, etc.
• Utilizes an HMI system to monitor process and storage tanks or hopper levels, understands and manages process operating parameters to ensure efficient operation, operates and troubleshoots all equipment and instrumentation, adjusts and cleans equipment, and records data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in JDE E1 system (our ERP system)
• Depending on the process, this may require safely and efficiently unloading raw material railcars, packaging phosphoric or polyphosphoric acid into railcars, bulk trucks, totes, & varying sizes of drums, inspecting and maintaining process filters, mills, and sieving screens
• Moves pallets, containers, and equipment, throughout a restricted space, using a forklift

Shift

• Rotating Shift – 1stshift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2ndshift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3rdshift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday - Sunday
• Initially assigned to 1stshift for training
• Required to rotate between all 3 shifts – shift premium applied on 2ndand 3rdshifts
• Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs
• Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/week
• Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistant program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Valid Driver’s License required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be available to work changing/rotating shifts and schedules
• Must be computer literate
• Must be capable of becoming a licensed lift truck operator
• Must be capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1
• Demonstrate knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, round sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and their control, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
• Demonstration of the above knowledge includes written and oral testing and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
• Must have a good attendance record
• Must have 3+ years of industrial chemical operator experience
• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, bending, standing
• Daily climbing (of process area stairs) and operation of moving equipment (forklift)
• Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs
• Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy)and other required personal protective equipment

$34.64 - $34.64 an hour

Wages start at $34.64/hour in accord with the labor contract

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.