Chemical Operator - Production

Boulder Scientific Company; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Scientific Company is seeking a Chemical Operator for a full-time role in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will operate production processes, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while managing hazardous materials. This entry-level position offers training and is compensated at a rate of $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

Training provided for entry-level positions

Shift differentials for night shifts

Qualifications

• Must pass basic math and reading assessment.
• Prefer experience in construction, manufacturing, or oil & gas industries.

Responsibilities

• Use PPE to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals.
• Follow established procedures to manufacture chemical products.
• Transfer raw materials and finished products safely.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Job description

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Boulder Scientific Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $25.00/hr

Job Details

Position Type

Full Time

Job Details

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Description

The Production Operator follows established procedures to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products. The Operator follows procedures that are set forth in the form of batch records and work instructions. This person completes a variety of duties: in addition to operating chemical processes, the employee may perform setup, cleaning of equipment, waste disposal, emergency response, warehouse activities, maintenance, and clean-up activities needed to facilitate general operations and regulatory compliance.

Operators are given extensive safety and Operator-specific training before they are assigned process work. After the initial training period, Production employees work 12-hour shifts with alternating days off, and rotate between night and day shifts every 12 weeks. Operators are paid a shift differential when working night shift. Operators are required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as per the shift schedule which is published in advance.

Job Responsibilities

• Uses protective equipment (PPE) as needed to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals
• Follows established procedures as described by Batch Records, GEN's and Work Instructions and OPI's to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products
• Follows established procedures as described by SOP's and other operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment that complies with safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Transfers raw materials, finished products, wastewater, waste solvents, and other wastes between tanks, drums, and shipping containers using pumps, pressure and other equipment; handles solid chemicals as chemical intermediates, products and waste
• Labels hazardous waste containers as appropriate to maintain compliance with labeling regulations and times
• Maintains records necessary to record process conditions as defined by procedures and as required in certain circumstances
• Maintains the production area(s) in a clean and orderly condition
• Performs yard and building cleanup as needed
• Performs shipping, packaging and receiving activities as needed
• Assists the Production Supervisor in record keeping with daily shift report, inventory sheets, tanker logs, and other documentation
• Uses company computer/handheld devices to enter records and documents
• Attends training as designated to facilitate above knowledge and to maintain required updates
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to use a respirator/supplied air when needed (Boulder Scientific provides the training) and follow OSHA, safety, and written guidelines
• Handles drums, buckets, and other containers of hazardous and non-hazardous materials as products or waste. Some but not all of these activities including:
• Combines partial drums to ensure all waste drums 90% full for shipping
• Handles (scooping, shoveling, bucketing) wastes as needed
• Repackages wastes for shipment to drum disposal facilities
• Cleans drums for shipment to drum disposal facilities
• Pumps wastes to tankers as needed
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must pass a basic math and reading assessment
  
  

Experience

• Prefer experience in construction, manufacturing, or oil & gas industries
• Prefer experience working 12 hours and graveyard shifts
• Prefer experience in a job that is indoor/outdoor and requires physical labor
• Forklift Certification - training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
• Operator Introductory Training - training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
• Entry-level chemical production experience is helpful
• Must be able to pass a job-related physical
  
  

Working Conditions

The job requires frequent work outside in all weather for short periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally push, roll and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee will be working in areas that requires the use of PPE including a respirator.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you have a disability and are unable to apply for a position through the website provided, call BSC at 970.535.4494 to ask for assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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