Chemical Process Operator – Safety & Quality Focus

USALCO; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO in Georgetown, SC seeks a Chemical Operator to safely and efficiently operate plant processes and equipment while complying with all company policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have chemical manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to handle overtime and shift changes. Training for forklift certification and operator onboarding is provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and equipment.
• Must be dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers.
• Must be able to learn the chemical operator position within 60 calendar days of being hired.
• Must be able to obtain Fork Lift certification through USALCO within 30 calendar days of being hired if applicable to site.

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 skills

Attention to detail

Chemical manufacturing knowledge

Interpersonal and communication

Analytical and mathematical aptitude

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork Lift certification

Job description

USALCO in Georgetown, SC seeks a Chemical Operator to safely and efficiently operate plant processes and equipment while complying with all company policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have chemical manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to handle overtime and shift changes. Training for forklift certification and operator onboarding is provided.