Operator, Chemical

Kemira; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemira in Kentucky seeks a Plant Operator to control and monitor process equipment in a Sodium Chlorate Manufacturing Plant, ensuring safe operations and high product quality. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and teamwork in a shift environment.

You will perform instrument monitoring, lab tests, record keeping, and respond to plant alarms, with overtime and weekend work typical. Drug screen and respiratory fit test are required before offer.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to ascend 4+ flights of stairs repeatedly.
• Good English verbal and written communication skills.
• Math skills required.
• Team environment capability.
• Drug screen, physical examination and respiratory fit test required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant instrumentation and equipment for safe, efficient operation and quality.
• Perform laboratory and field testing per procedures to assure product quality.
• Record plant readings, test results, and document events accurately.
• Inspect and respond to plant readings and test results.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and correct alarms and abnormal conditions.
• Conduct loading operations into transport containers, railcars and trucks.
• Execute plant operations according to procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Work with minimal supervision and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Participate in safety and quality programs as directed.
• Adhere to environmental and safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

English skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Hours: Rotating 12-hour shift work. Job requires extensive work on weekends and overtime, often with little advance notice.

Job Summary: Control and monitor operation of process equipment in a Sodium Chlorate Manufacturing Plant to assure safe operations and product quality.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Operate and monitor plant instrumentation and equipment to assure, safe and efficiency operation and high product quality.
• Perform laboratory and field analytical testing per procedures to assure product quality.
• Perform specific duties for the operational area that is being worked.
• Record plant readings, test results, and describe plant operations and events on appropriate forms accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Inspect and respond to plant readings and test results.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and correct plant alarms and abnormal conditions.
• Clear and secure equipment prior to maintenance work.
• Conduct loading operations into transport containers, railcars and trucks.
• Execute all plant operations according to standard, quality and emergency procedures and supervisory instructions.
• Perform all duties with minimal supervision.
• Comply with environmental and safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain work areas in clean condition and perform housekeeping duties.
• Participate in safety and quality programs as directed.

Relationships: Reports to Production Manager.

Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and ascending 4+ flights of stairs repeatedly. Good English verbal and written communication skills and math skills required. Must be capable of working with others in a team environment. Adept at troubleshooting and able to deal effectively in a plant environment. Job offer is contingent upon passage of a drug screen, physical examination and respiratory fit test.

Compensation: Hourly wage commensurate with plant service and experience.

If employment offer is made, such offer is made for “employment at will” only. No person may make any representation or promise of job security or continued employment. This is not a contract. This job description is subject to change without notice.