Chemical Operator 3

ZipRecruiter; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing chemical company is seeking Chemical Operators to join their team in Wilmington, NC. In this role, you will handle chemical mixing processes, adhere to safety protocols, and operate various equipment. Opportunities for growth, excellent health benefits, and generous vacation policy included.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

401k with automatic 3% contribution

10 paid holidays

3 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Experience handling and/or mixing chemicals, product ingredients, or food ingredients.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs and performing tasks in a wet environment.
• Adhere to strict safety rules and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate simple and PLC-controlled equipment to mix membrane solutions.
• Prepare and dispose of chemicals, and maintain production logs.
• Report quality and process issues to management.

Skills

Handling and mixing chemicals

Adherence to safety regulations

Recordkeeping

Tools

Hand and power tools

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS) is looking for Chemical Operators to join our team. We provide on-the-job training and a great team atmosphere. The right person must be open to learning, taking constructive feedback, and have the drive to be successful.

In this role, you will follow detailed chemical mix instructions, processes, and procedures to create membrane solution. Kovalus offers excellent health benefits, a 401k with an automatic 3% contribution from the company, 10 paid holidays, sick time, and 3 weeks of vacation. There are also opportunities for growth within the company.

This role is not available for Sponsorship.

Shifts Currently Available: Nights (Sun, Mon, Tues, every other Wed, 6pm-6:15am)

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Operate simple equipment and sophisticated PLC-controlled equipment.
• Use a variety of hand & power tools, work instructions, and test equipment to perform operations to correctly mix membrane solutions.
• Prepare, sample, transfer, clean up, and dispose of chemicals used.
• Report issues with quality, processes, equipment, and materials to management.
• Perform data-collection, record-keeping, and update production logs.
• Comply with all policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per the KSS Quality/Manufacturing/Safety/HR Systems.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Experience handling and/or mixing chemicals, product ingredients, or food ingredients.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing all required PPE.
• Perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for the duration of a 12-hour shift.
• Wear all PPE, including hearing protection, eye protection, and safety toe work shoes.
• Complete job functions in a wet environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience utilizing hand and power tools.
• Previous experience operating machinery.
• Experience in recordkeeping.