Chemical Operator: Safe, Hands-on Plant & Lab Tech

KPRS Construction; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Chemical Operator to uphold safety, support plant production, and maintain regulatory compliance.

You will work with pumps, pipes, valves, and HMIs to charge materials in the manufacturing batch process, and operate a forklift for material handling. The role requires basic lab testing, meticulous record-keeping of batch sheets and shift turnover, and collaboration to troubleshoot issues.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Previous chemical plant experience preferred.
• Ability to climb steps, stairs, and ladders on a repetitive basis.
• Basic math skills for position duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Reliable transportation for attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, plant production, operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Follow safety rules and encourage others to follow them.
• Operate pumps, pipes, valves and HMIs to prepare and charge materials.
• Operate a forklift to load/unload trailers and transport materials.
• Perform basic lab testing.
• Count and report inventory daily; assist monthly counts.
• Follow lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures for maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work area.
• Maintain batch sheets, lab data entries and shift turnover documents.
• Recommend methods to improve production and equipment.
• Assist others in troubleshooting problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Effective communication

Dependability and punctuality

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Koppers Inc. in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Chemical Operator to uphold safety, support plant production, and maintain regulatory compliance.

You will work with pumps, pipes, valves, and HMIs to charge materials in the manufacturing batch process, and operate a forklift for material handling. The role requires basic lab testing, meticulous record-keeping of batch sheets and shift turnover, and collaboration to troubleshoot issues.