Chemical Operator-Temporary

Ineos Pigments USA; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance options

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Ashtabula, Ohio, is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to ensure safe and efficient production of titanium dioxide pigment. This role involves rotating 12-hour shifts and responsibilities such as monitoring production quality and troubleshooting equipment issues. Candidates should have completed high school, possess strong problem-solving skills, and ideally have experience in a chemical plant. The company offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Experience with shift work.
• Strong regard for safety processes and PPE requirements.
• Ability to write legibly and read decimals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient production and packing of titanium dioxide pigment.
• Monitor quality results for production.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and process upsets.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computing skills

Education

Completed High School education

Chemical Operator’s Certificate or trade qualification

Job description

Position Overview

As a Chemical Process Operator, you will work a rotating shift in our chemical manufacturing plant and will perform operating activities as part of the manufacturing team to ensure the safe and efficient production and packing of titanium dioxide pigment and associated products. The Chemical Operator is responsible for safe and proper operation of equipment in his/her area in accordance with the standard operating instructions, company policies, and shift supervisor’s instructions. This is a safety critical role.

Key Activities

• Adherence to all SHE policies and procedures and INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Makes appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Tends equipment or semi-automatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial intermediate and finished products.
• Reports and/or resolves conditions affecting safety, efficiency or product quality with peers, technical or supervisory personnel. Troubleshoots equipment problems and process upsets.
• Monitors in-process quality results for slurry production and packaging quality for dry production.
• Monitors maintenance activity in the area, including signing of work permits.
• Performs job tasks as outlined in SOPs.
• Performs quality‑related jobs as indicated in the Quality Procedures Documents of the Unit.
• Completes all documentation accurately.
• Reviews, comprehends and follows all company rules, policies and guidelines.
• Adheres to current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completed High School education
• Experience with shift work
• Highest regard for safety processes and Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in an adaptable team environment
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to write legibly and read decimals
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computing skills in basic Office software plus an ability to comprehend other data presented electronically
• Previous work in a chemical plant or similar industrial environment is a plus
• A Chemical Operator’s Certificate or a recognized trade qualification is a plus

Schedule / Hours

This is a 12‑hour day and night rotating shift position.

Benefits

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability with the buy‑up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy‑up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

Location

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

Equal Opportunity

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