Process Operator - Night Shift

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking a Chemical Process Operator in Wisconsin. This 3rd shift role (6PM–6:30AM) with a 5-2-2-5 schedule requires every other weekend, and entails operating chemical processes, recording data, and supporting safety and regulatory programs.

Your responsibilities include adjusting process variables, maintaining logs, and participating in essential trainings. The position reports to the Production Supervisor, with competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and MS Office knowledge.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processes per SOPs and adjust variables as required.
• Record ingredients, weights, and temperatures in the database.
• Fill out vessel batch logs, reports, and check sheets as assigned.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and participate in safety trainings.
• Assist with tank transfers, loading/unloading, and sampling as needed.
• Report deviations to shift supervisor and escalate safety concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BENEFITS

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

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 (6PM to 6:30AM) 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.