Process Operator - Night Shift

Hydrite Chemical Co.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$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

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is hiring a Process Operator to run chemical processes, adjust variables (temp, pressure, feed rate), perform sampling and ensure safe, compliant operation of equipment.

This is a 5-2-2-5 third shift (6 PM–6:30 AM) with every other weekend; reports to the Production Supervisor and participates in EMS training, log entries, and daily/regulatory paperwork.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including MS Office.
• Able to operate forklift; previous experience preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety and regulatory programs.
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas while working in a safe manner & following SOPs.
• Use PPE as specified in the SOPs.
• Be an active member of the emergency response team and associated training.
• Fill out regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (RCRA, Title V, Air Permits, OSHA) in assigned areas.
• Participate in mandatory Environmental, Health, Safety and process training.
• Communicate to shift supervisor or senior operator compliance, safety, and equipment needs.
• Fill out daily and weekly inspections check sheets and vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, etc.
• Complete prism tasks for material transfers, inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOPs.
• Operate processes per SOPs; notify supervisor of deviations.
• Record information such as ingredients, weights, and temperature in the database.
• Store, retrieve, mix, and monitor chemicals used in production.
• Troubleshoot issues with production equipment and processes.
• Monitor chemical treatment machines, flow meters, and dials for proper operation.
• Respond to warning signals and alarms to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Monitor the chemical process using controls and input devices to operate machinery.
• Take chemical samples and perform tests to ensure the process progresses properly.
• Regulate or turn off machines in emergencies and follow supervisor instructions.
• Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, loading/unloading, sampling, etc.
• Recommend changes in SOPs and process-related equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Forklift operation

Communication 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 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 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.

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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers