Chemical Operator I Job

Arkema Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Chemical Operator I to perform the production tasks including material staging, equipment operation, in-process testing, and packaging. You will monitor processes using manual and automatic systems to ensure product quality.

The role requires safety awareness, ability to lift, flexibility to work all shifts, and strong teamwork. You will participate in safety meetings, operate MRP systems, and support shipping and receiving as needed.

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.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, and corporate/plant policies.
• Wear powered air purifying respirator as needed.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Go up and down stairs.
• Safely operate an industrial truck lift.
• Compound and stage raw materials.
• Blend chemicals and powders.
• Monitor mixers during mixing and reaction.
• Use distributed control systems to control and monitor process.
• Label and fill containers with product.
• Take samples of powders and liquids to ensure quality, stage empty containers, maintain housekeeping, and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Safely handle industrial chemicals.
• Wear personal protective equipment including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, goggles, gloves and hard hat.
• Complete shop floor paperwork.
• Use of MRP system.
• Participate in safety meetings and trainings.
• Assist in shipping and receiving.

Skills

Safety conscious

Manufacturing experience

Computer use

Shift flexibility

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chemical Operator 1

Postion Summary:

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
• Complete shop floor paperwork
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with others