Chemical Process Operator - Safe, Efficient Manufacturing

Usalco; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO, LLC is a leading producer of aluminum-based chemical products. The Chemical Operator will oversee safe, compliant operation of plant processes, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement with management.

The role requires attention to safety, effective communication, and significant mechanical aptitude across shifts. The position emphasizes daily safety, quality checks, equipment operation, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and training.

Qualifications

• Requires planning skills to prioritize daily process operation.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
• Must be dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy customers.Requires good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to clearly and succinctly communicate with others, both verbally and in written form.
• Strong Analytical and Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to obtain Fork Lift certification within 30 calendar days of being hired if applicable to site.
• Must be able to learn the chemical operator position within 60 calendar days of being hired.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the process or processes assigned, including the safe transfer of hazardous chemicals.
• Apply all plant safety rules, work guidelines / practices, and procedures.
• Wearing and maintenance of personal protective equipment required for working with hazardous chemicals.
• Developing and applying improvements in processes, equipment and procedures.
• Complete walk-thru of the process and equipment to audit safety and housekeeping.
• Perform quality assurance checks for manufactured products.
• Adjust formulations to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Assist in loading trailers with products.
• Unload raw materials as needed.
• Complete Certificates of Compliance for loaded trailers.
• Complete all paperwork accurately including batch sheets, run sheets and shift reports.
• Maintain and communicate in Daily Management practices for the facility
• Maintenance
• Complete MaintainX work order requests for maintenance issues.
• Inspect plant equipment daily and report any issues to Supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime, provide physical labor and work changing shifts as required to meet business requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Chemical manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Process equipment operation

Job description

USALCO, LLC is a leading producer of aluminum-based chemical products. The Chemical Operator will oversee safe, compliant operation of plant processes, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement with management.

The role requires attention to safety, effective communication, and significant mechanical aptitude across shifts. The position emphasizes daily safety, quality checks, equipment operation, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and training.