Chemical Process Operator - Safety & Process Improvement

Usalco; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO in Bastrop, LA is seeking a Chemical Operator to manufacture products safely and in compliance with company policies. The role requires a motivated, detail-oriented team player who can work independently, maintain safety and quality, communicate with Supervisors and peers, and operate chemical processes and equipment to produce quality products.

You will identify opportunities for process improvements, adapt to scheduled shifts, handle hazardous materials with PPE, and participate in

Qualifications

• Requires planning skills to prioritize daily process operation.
• Must 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

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical/mathematical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Learning on the job

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

USALCO in Bastrop, LA is seeking a Chemical Operator to manufacture products safely and in compliance with company policies. The role requires a motivated, detail-oriented team player who can work independently, maintain safety and quality, communicate with Supervisors and peers, and operate chemical processes and equipment to produce quality products.

You will identify opportunities for process improvements, adapt to scheduled shifts, handle hazardous materials with PPE, and participate in