Chemical Operator I Job

Arkema Inc; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema Inc. is seeking a Chemical Operator 1 for our Ashland, Ohio facility. You will perform operator duties, follow safety rules, and handle materials and equipment to support production goals.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating lift trucks and DCS controls, and maintaining quality through sampling, labeling, and paperwork. Shift work includes 2nd/3rd shifts with overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be safety conscious, reliable and have a strong work ethic.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws.
• 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 housekeeping.
• Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures.
• Willing to wear PPE including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel-toed boots.
• 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).

Skills

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Good math skills

Computer literate

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Internal Job Description

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.