Chemical Plant Operator I

Ascent Industries Co; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent Industries Co in Fountain Inn, SC is seeking a Chemical Plant Operator I to support safe and efficient production. This entry-level role involves operating assigned production equipment, monitoring process conditions, recording data, and following standard operating procedures under close supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers a full-time schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform routine tasks following established procedures with limited autonomy.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and practices; works under close supervision with regular instruction.
• Ability to communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned production equipment and process controls by following standard operating procedures and direct instruction to support safe and efficient output.
• Monitors basic process conditions, equipment readings, and product flow during operation and reports abnormalities or alarms to senior operators or supervisors.
• Performs routine in-process checks and visual inspections to help confirm product quality, equipment status, and adherence to operating requirements.
• Records production data, operating readings, and basic process information in required logs or systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists with material handling, unloading, staging, and movement activities in accordance with established procedures and production needs.
• Follows required safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and material handling guidelines while completing assigned tasks.
• Supports routine cleaning, housekeeping, and area organization activities to maintain safe and orderly production conditions.
• Learns production processes, equipment functions, quality expectations, and departmental procedures to build proficiency in assigned operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Data recording

Quality checks

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Chemical Plant Operator I

Full Time Support Entry Fountain Inn, SC, US

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates assigned production equipment and process controls by following standard operating procedures and direct instruction to support safe and efficient output.
• Monitors basic process conditions, equipment readings, and product flow during operation and reports abnormalities or alarms to senior operators or supervisors.
• Performs routine in-process checks and visual inspections to help confirm product quality, equipment status, and adherence to operating requirements.
• Records production data, operating readings, and basic process information in required logs or systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists with material handling, unloading, staging, and movement activities in accordance with established procedures and production needs.
• Follows required safety procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and material handling guidelines while completing assigned tasks.
• Supports routine cleaning, housekeeping, and area organization activities to maintain safe and orderly production conditions.
• Learns production processes, equipment functions, quality expectations, and departmental procedures to build proficiency in assigned operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Entry-level position with little or no prior relevant training or work experience.
• Requires a High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform routine tasks following established procedures with limited autonomy.
• Ability to resolve simple day-to-day issues using predefined solutions; escalates most issues to supervisor/manager as needed.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and practices; works under close supervision with regular instruction.
• Ability to communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Shift schedule:

Must be able to work any shift, including rotating 12-hour shifts if needed.

Disclaimer:

The list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and require other tasks when job circumstances change.

EEO Statement:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.