Chemical Plant Operator & Packaging Specialist

Specialty Herd Solutions; Dumas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick time

401k

Job summary

Specialty Herd Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator to safely handle, mix, transfer, and package liquid and dry chemical products while operating production equipment in our dairy-focused facility. You will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards and support efficient plant operations.

The role requires forklift experience and a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Provide evidence of employment eligibility acceptable to state and federal standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Prefer three years' experience working in a chemical environment or three years' manufacturing experience
• Prefer working knowledge in batch making process.
• Able to pass pre-employment and annual screenings as appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Handle, transport, move, add and mix liquid and dry hazardous chemicals.
• Loads and unloads blenders, drums, tanks, totes, trucks and railcars by connecting and disconnecting hoses with valves, and operating load-out pumps.
• Operates packaging equipment, including but not limited to box taper, filling and lidding machine, stretch wrapper and glue machine.
• Reviews formulation orders for accuracy upon receipt and completion, then completes and signs required paperwork.
• Ensures that products meet the quality and production standards based on scheduled demands.
• Reviews daily production schedules and takes proactive measures to ensure timely completion, including recommending schedule or manpower adjustments as needed.
• Inspects and repairs production equipment for operability and notifies supervisor of corrective actions needed to ensure scheduled products are formulated on time.
• Complies with all Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program requirements
• May be trained to be part of a confined space entry team.
• Provide routine facility housekeeping and maintenance, including the use of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills and grinders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Specialty Herd Solutions is seeking a Plant Operator to safely handle, mix, transfer, and package liquid and dry chemical products while operating production equipment in our dairy-focused facility. You will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards and support efficient plant operations.

The role requires forklift experience and a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings.