Chemical Operator 1 Job

The Arkema Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Chemical Operator to perform production tasks including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and packaging.

You will monitor and adjust manufacturing processes to ensure consistent, high-quality in-spec products while upholding strict safety rules and corporate policies. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work any shift, and use a computer; experience in manufacturing and familiarity with distributed control

Qualifications

• Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies.
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and go up/down stairs.
• Ability to work with others and be safety conscious.
• Must be willing to work any shift and use a computer for logging and control.

Responsibilities

• Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Safely operate an industrial truck lift
• Compounding and staging of raw materials
• Blending of chemicals and powders
• Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction
• Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process
• Labeling and filling containers with product
• Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality and prepare equipment for maintenance
• Safely handling industrial chemicals
• Wear PPE including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, goggles, gloves and hard hat
• Use of MRP system
• Participate in company safety meetings and trainings
• Assist in shipping and receiving

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Shift work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP system

Distributed control systems

Job description

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The Chemical Operator performs all tasks associated with the production of chemical products, including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and product packaging. This role utilizes both manual and automated systems, along with analytical test results, to monitor, control, and adjust manufacturing processes as needed to ensure the production of consistent, high-quality, in-specification products. The Chemical Operator is responsible for maintaining safe operations, adhering to quality standards, and supporting efficient production activities.

Key Responsibilities but limited to:

• Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to go up and down stairs
• Safely operate an industrial truck lift
• Compounding and staging of raw materials
• Blending of chemicals and powders
• Monitoring mixers during the mixing and reaction
• Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process
• Labeling and filling containers with product
• Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, and prepare equipment for maintence
• Safely handling industrial chemicals
• Must be willing to wear personal protectiveequipment. Including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, googles, gloves and hard hat
• Use of MRP system
• Participate in company safety meetings and trainings
• Assistin shipping and receiving

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be safety conscious
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
• Must be able to use computer
• Be willing to work any shift
• strong work ethic
• Ability to work with others

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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