Chemical Operator I Job

Arkema; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema in Ashland, OH seeks a Chemical Operator I to perform operator duties at the Ashland facility, including compounding, blending, and material prep. You will ensure product quality and efficiency using DCS and MRP systems.

You must follow all safety rules, work 2nd/3rd shifts, and be willing to work frequent overtime. A high school diploma and 1 year of manufacturing experience are required, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and wear PPE.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing experience; chemical experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and wear PPE as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, procedures, policies and laws at all times.
• Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up).
• Compounding and staging of raw materials.
• Blending of chemicals and powders; charging to mixers.
• Monitor mixers during mixing and reaction; use DCS to control processes.
• Label and fill containers; take samples to ensure quality.
• Complete shop floor paperwork in written and electronic formats.
• Use MRP system; participate in safety meetings and training.
• Work 2nd or 3rd shift with frequent overtime (12 hour shifts).

Skills

Safety conscious

Heavy lifting

Operate lift truck

Chemicals handling

Blending & compounding

Documentation & paperwork

PPE usage

MRP system usage

Communication skills

Shift work / overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Distributed Control System (DCS)

MRP system

Computers

Job description

Position Summary

Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.

Chemical Operator 1

Position Summary

Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING.

• Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up)
• Compounding and staging of raw materials.
• Blending of chemicals and powders
• Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers
• 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, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
• Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format
• Use of computerized MRP system.
• Participate in company safety meetings and training.
• Work 2nd or 3rd shift
• Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)

IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING.

• Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate and have good math skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT.

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Experience with computers.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.