Chemical Operator

PQ; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ is looking for a responsible individual to handle the production and packaging of silica gel products in compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic math skills.

Key responsibilities include monitoring the process, conducting lab tests, and managing packaging operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, work safely, and should be able to lift 50 lbs. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Previous manufacturing or warehousing experience (2 years) required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the process through manual and/or automated controls.
• Perform lab testing for in-process and finished products.
• Complete all packaging requirements including filling and warehousing.

Skills

Manufacturing processes comprehension

Basic mathematical abilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lab testing experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

SAP

PLC

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for producing and packaging finished silica gel products per customer specifications from incoming raw materials. Operate the process in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor the process through manual and/or automated control panel adjustments
• Make necessary adjustments (physical and mathematical) to the process to maintain quality product and output.
• Perform lab testing for in-process and finished products
• Document all test results, process parameters and adjustments and environmental regulatory requirements
• Perform all packaging requirements including filling, palletizing and warehousing of finished product.
• Operation of forktruck to include loading and unloading of trucks.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with company policies and site work rules.
• Perform needed housekeeping functions
• Complete environmental data gathering, as needed
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn new skills, as needed.
• Ability to assist others in completing required tasks.
• Work safely and abide by all safety rules and requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Basic mathematical abilities and skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, and Word). SAP and PLC experience is desired but not essential.
• Experience with lab testing equipment and general lab safety.
• Previous manufacturing/warehousing experience (2 years).

Behavioral & Job Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Essential
• Sound analytical and problem‑solving skills

Additional Information

Special Factors

• Manufacturing plant that operates 24/7/365
• Ability to work 12 hour/rotating shifts (monthly)
• Ability to work OT, as required
• Ability to work in non-temperature controlled environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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