Chemical Process Operator - Safety & Improvement

Usalco, Llc; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO, LLC is seeking a Chemical Operator to manufacture chemical products while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires a motivated, detail-oriented, team-oriented individual who can operate processes and equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include daily process oversight, quality checks, formulation adjustments, material handling, and timely communication with supervision.

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 requirements of 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 through USALCO 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

Planning

Attention to detail

Chemical manufacturing

Forklift operation

Communication

Written communication

Analytical

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

USALCO, LLC is seeking a Chemical Operator to manufacture chemical products while ensuring compliance with company policies. The role requires a motivated, detail-oriented, team-oriented individual who can operate processes and equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include daily process oversight, quality checks, formulation adjustments, material handling, and timely communication with supervision.