Chemical Operator I

Amyris; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 25,168 - 31,795; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mental wellness benefits

Flexible paid time off

17 paid holidays

10 paid sick days

3 volunteer days

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Amyris is hiring a Chemical Operator for their facility in Leland, North Carolina. The role involves handling materials, monitoring chemical reactions, and ensuring safety and efficiency in production processes.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate's degree in chemistry or engineering preferred, and 2+ years of experience in manufacturing. Comprehensive benefits and a pay range of $18.27 to $23.08/hour are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of chemical processing environments.
• 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP for cosmetics ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production process to ensure safe operations.
• Follow processing instructions and maintain compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and participate in safety programs.
• Handle raw materials and operate process equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work area.

Skills

Chemical processing

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Documentation and reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in chemistry or engineering

Job description

At Amyris, we value that everyone's career journey is unique and authentic to who they are. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and grow alongside us! You may be just the right candidate for this or other open roles.

We are seeking a Chemical Operator to join our facility in Leland, North Carolina. As a chemical operator, you will handle materials and operate equipment to control chemical reactions in a chemical processing plant. The operator monitors the production process to ensure the plant runs safely and efficiently. The role of the incumbent is to use knowledge and skills in operating chemical process equipment to fulfill the production needs of the organization and to perform those tasks as required by the operating instructions of each batch.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams, and by conducting safety audits.
• Follow all company policies and procedures pertaining to ISO 22716-Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) guidelines for cosmetics ingredients.
• Follow processing instructions, document all requested data and report all variances and unexpected results immediately to supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and general housekeeping. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and order in the work area, meeting quality department housekeeping standards.
• Perform tasks necessary to maintain SWP3 and SPCC compliance in handling storm water.
• Handle projects from start to finish per processing instructions and training.
• Load and unload raw materials, intermediates, and finished products into and out of various storage tanks and pieces of process equipment including reactors, pumps, and centrifuges.
• Operate a variety of process and utility support equipment properly.
• Monitor reactions properly and keep accurate and thorough records.
• Be familiar with the hazards and characteristics of all materials and reactions used in assigned projects.
• Notify supervisors anytime questions arise or when the process deviates from plans.
• Be knowledgeable about the hazards and characteristics of all materials used in assigned projects (found on SDS and SOP documents) and wear approved PPE.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts on a rotating schedule which includes days and night.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemistry or engineering preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in chemical processing and manufacturing.
• Familiarity in chemical processing and manufacturing.

Physical Qualifications

• At times you might be exposed to various weather conditions and could be required to wear a respirator.
• Ability to frequently move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to regularly grasp items and use both fine and gross hand manipulations.
• Regularly lift/move items up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Salary range: $18.27 to $23.08.
• Amyris offers inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families' wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, education reimbursement, flexible paid time off, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Amyris is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyris complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.