Chemical Packager

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing is seeking a chemical plant operator in Houston. The role requires reading, math and technical skills, plus forklift experience. You will operate and monitor packaging processes, handle chemical materials, and adhere to EHS and quality standards. Weekend or holiday work may be required to meet production demands.

Emphasis is on safety, accurate data reporting and equipment operation through manual and automated controls in a dynamic chemical manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong reading, math and technical skills are required.
• Ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Know equipment and process operation for packaging.
• Handle, store, and transport chemical materials using motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Operate the process manually or via auto controls and computer interfaces.
• Package material in appropriate containers following procedures.
• Respond to emergencies including potential shutdowns in area.
• Complete plant data sheets, environmental and inventory records, forklift inspection reports as requested.
• Maintain high quality and housekeeping standards; work weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Reading

Math

Technical skills

Forklift driving

Job description

Qualifications:Required SkillsApplicants need to have strong reading (English), math and technical skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing environment.Required Experience1-2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the chemical industry1+ years of forklift driving experienceResponsibilities:All employees are responsible and held accountable for achieving compliance with our EHS procedures and policies, High Quality and productivity Standards.Employees are responsible for, but not limited to:• Knowing the equipment and process operation for packaging• Handle, store, and transport chemical materials using motorized and non-motorized equipment.• Manual and auto operation of the process, using field controls and computer-controlled interface systems.• Package Material in appropriate containers, following proper procedures.• Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown in his area.• Complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, forklift inspection reports, etc. as requested.• Each Operator is accountable for the highest level of quality and housekeeping within their job function.• Operator may / will be required to work weekends and holidays depending on the sales demands of the business and work overtime as production demands dictate.• Employee must successfully complete all applicable Operator Training and Certification tests and plant training requirements.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, formulas and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written channels. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise and vibration.