Process Operator - Day Shift

Hydrite Chemical Co.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution up to 10%

Wellness incentive $500

Paid time off 2 weeks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking a Process Operator to manage chemical processes using SOPs, monitor variables, and perform sampling. The role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule (6 AM–6:30 PM) with every other weekend.

You will document data, support safety, and participate in training to maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards. Candidates should have basic MS Office skills, forklift experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes and adjust variables per SOPs.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
• Record ingredients, weights and temperatures; input data into records.
• Handle tank transfers, loading/unloading, sampling and logs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and respond to alarms promptly.
• Support environmental, health, and safety training and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Forklift

English

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter .

We are family driven .

We are financially strong .

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $500 Per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date.

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PROCESS OPERATOR

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the operation of chemical processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.).

This is a 2-2-3 position schedule (6AM to 6:30PM) and requires every other weekend.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas while working in a safe manner & following all established SOP’s
• Use the PPE as specified in the SOP's.
• Be an active member of the emergency response team and associated training.
• Fill out the regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists as assigned meeting the intent of the regulations.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (RCRA, Title V, Air Permits, and OSHA regulations) in assigned areas.
• Participate in mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training.
• Communicate to shift supervisor or senior operator compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified.
• Fill out the daily and weekly inspections check sheets as assigned.
• Fill out all vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, check sheets, etc. as assigned.
• Complete prism tasks for material transfers move tickets, material usage, prism logs, and work orders, raw material inventory, produced inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOP’s and documentation as directed by the shift supervisor or senior operator.
• Operate processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s; notify shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations from the SOP’s
• Recording information, such as ingredients, weights, and temperature, and input into the database.
• Storing, retrieving, mixing, and monitoring chemicals used in the production process.
• Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes.
• Monitor chemical treatment machines and instruments, including flow meters and machine dials, to ensure machinery is operating correctly at all times.
• Respond to warning signals and alarms that indicate issues have arisen, taking all necessary precautions to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Monitor the chemical process using controls, panel boards and other input devices to operate the manual and semi-automatic machinery.
• Take chemical samples and perform tests to ensure the process is progressing properly.
• Regulate or turn off machines in emergency situations and follow all instructions from supervisory staff quickly and precisely.
• Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading/unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, pump outs, etc.
• Recommend changes in SOP’s and process-related equipment.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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• Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite (http://www.facebook.com/hydrite)
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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers