Polymer Production Operator - 12hr Shifts

Mallard Creek Polymers Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallard Creek Polymers Plant – Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 is seeking a Chemical Operator to oversee production and ensure safe, efficient polymerization processes. You will monitor reactors, manage materials, and support quality control to meet customer orders.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with chemistry understanding and 1+ years in chemical batch operations. This role requires physical capability and teamwork on a 12-hour rotating shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• General understanding of chemistry and chemical reactions.
• 1+ years of work experience in Chemical Batch Operations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at math and able to perform calculations.
• Able to operate a computer and various software programs.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the polymer production process to ensure smooth and safe operations that yield quality product.
• Facilitating the chemical reaction process, including adding reactants to raw materials and overseeing all steps of the reactions. Following batch instructions and accurately adding raw materials to the batches.
• Charging reaction vessels according to established procedures and techniques.
• Performing routine observation of product during the production process to ensure batch quality.
• Monitoring computer displays and process control charts to make sure that polymerization is happening without adverse events.
• Transferring finished product from polymerization vessels to storage tanks, drums, intermediate tanks, or filtration tanks.
• Following directions of the shift supervisor
• Ensuring that safe work practices are followed
• Participating in the safe operation of equipment, environmental compliance, quality control, inventory management, and housekeeping

Skills

Chemistry understanding

Written communication

Math proficiency

Computer software familiarity

Physical lifting (50 lbs)

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical Plant Operations Certificate

Tools

Forklift Experience

Hazardous Material management knowledge

Job description

Mallard Creek Polymers Plant – Morehead Road, Charlotte, NC 28262 is seeking a Chemical Operator to oversee production and ensure safe, efficient polymerization processes. You will monitor reactors, manage materials, and support quality control to meet customer orders.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with chemistry understanding and 1+ years in chemical batch operations. This role requires physical capability and teamwork on a 12-hour rotating shift.