Process Operator - Night Shift

Hydrite; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

$2.50 Shift Premium

401k and profit sharing

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Legal services insurance

Summer picnic

Job summary

Hydrite in Cottage Grove is seeking a dedicated Process Operator responsible for the operation of chemical processes, adhering to strict safety and regulatory compliance. This is a 3rd Shift position with a work schedule of 5-2-2-5, requiring work on weekends.

The ideal candidate should have basic computer and forklift operation skills, alongside strong communication abilities. The position offers substantial benefits including a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive health benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas while working safely.
• Fill out regulatory paperwork and inspections.
• Communicate safety and equipment needs to supervisors.
• Operate processes in accordance with SOPs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

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

• $10,000 sign‑on bonus!
• $2.50 Shift Premium
• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $500 Per Year Wellness Incentive
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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 5‑2‑2‑5 3rd Shift position schedule (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM) and requires every other weekend.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.