Chemical Process Operator

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,050 - 51,344; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Ltd. in California is looking for a candidate to operate systems related to wastewater solutions and chemical processing. Responsibilities include performing chemical tests, ensuring safety protocols, and managing inventory of chemicals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, with a preference for manufacturing experience. Benefits include medical plans, a retirement plan, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Familiar with material safety data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control all systems including making adjustments to wastewater solutions.
• Perform required chemical process tests to maintain prescribed chemical balance.
• Monitor, maintain, and report the Hazardous Waste Program.
• Unload and store barrel totes and bulk material deliveries.

Skills

Familiar with personal protective equipment.

Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.

Familiar with proper handling of chemical solvents.

Able to navigate computer‑based programs.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate and control all systems including making adjustments to wastewater solutions, oils, and materials.
• Understands and complies with position related safety, SOPs, and work instructions especially for Lockout Tagout, wastewater treatment chemical handling, machine guarding, housekeeping, SQF and personal protective equipment.
• Perform required chemical process tests to maintain prescribed chemical balance or material mixture necessary for operation of equipment.
• Sample solutions at prescribed intervals to assure proper chemical balance and measurements of waste content.
• Mix and maintain solutions in the operation for the process washer deionizers, coolant systems, water treatment, and soluble oil filtration systems.
• Storage of chemicals and compounds.
• Prepare chemical wash solutions for the washer involving measuring chemicals in liquid or dry form.
• Prepare batches of soluble oil mixture according to prescribed percentages.
• Setup, adjust and maintain washer and wastewater equipment including changing filters and cleaning filter screens.
• Install, maintain, repair, and assist with overhaul on pumps, piping, plumbing, and support equipment.
• Monitor, maintain and report the Hazardous Waste Program, as required.
• Unload and store barrel totes and bulk material deliveries, such as oil and chemicals.
• Deliver materials to “ready for use” locations. Maintain inventory records of supplies used in the process.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments. Record all relevant information including the date.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of assigned equipment, report findings, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders, as required.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions.
• Notify supervisor of poor-quality material or supplies.
• Operate equipment and assist production, as directed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Familiar with personal protective equipment.
• Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.
• Familiar with proper handling of chemical solvents.
• Familiar with material safety data sheets.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Able to navigate computer‑based programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift 40 pounds overhead.
• Able to push/pull 800 lb. drums using hand truck.
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes and loud noise.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.

Upon hire, the starting hourly base for this role is $31.72 per hour. The company also offers a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets. Please note that the wage provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for California residents. The wage could be different for applicants who do not reside in California.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, and participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English‑proficiency or accent, and immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.