Production Operator I

American Pacific Corporation; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Pension

Job summary

American Pacific Corporation is seeking a Production Operator I in Cedar City, UT. You will operate chemical process equipment including pumps, dryers, filters, reactors, and crystallizers, plus handling materials for packing and shipping. Requires a high school diploma or GED; prior chemical experience is preferred.

Must obtain HazMat Ops, Fire Brigade, First Responder, and confined space training. 12-hour rotating shifts with 2-on/2-off/3-on/2-off schedule; starting wage $29.80/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience working with and around chemicals preferred.
• Must be able to meet Essential Physical Functions including lifting 75 pounds.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical process equipment (pumps, dryers, filtration, reactors and crystallizers).
• Operate material handling equipment (forklift, conveyors) and support blending, packing and shipping.
• Maintain inventory, collect and analyze data.
• Participate on the Company’s emergency response team.

Skills

Chemicals experience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hazardous Materials Operations Training

Fire Brigade Training

First Responder Training

Confined Space Entry Rescue Training

Job description

Title: Production Operator I

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: PRODU001039

Job Type: Full-Time

Cedar City, UT, 84721, United States

Description

General Description of Work Performed:

Operation of all chemical process equipment.

Including, but not limited to: Operating pumps for chemical flow process. Operating dryers. Operating filtration equipment for chemical process. Operate chemical reactors and crystallizers. Operating industrial process equipment, blending, packing and shipping materials. Operating material handling equipment - forklift, conveyor etc.

Inventory, collect and analyze data.

Participate on the Company’s emergency response team.

Adheres to the safety, environmental & Quality programs of the Company.

Starting Wage: $29.80/HR

Wage increases at 3,6,12,18 & 24 month time periods based on performance.

Schedule:

Working 12 hour shifts 7 to 7, rotating between days and nights monthly. Shift is 2-on 2-off 3-on 2-off. This shift gives you every other weekend off.

Experience / Skills Required:

High school diploma or G.E.D required.

Prior experience working with and around chemicals preferred.

Will be required to become certified in Hazardous Material Operations, Fire Brigade, First Responder, and confined space entry rescue training, sponsored by the company.

Must be able to meet the Essential Physical Functions for the position (Including lifting 75 pounds)

Candidates selected for the job will be subject to a background check and drug test.

In no way will this job description imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as required by their supervisor.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits:

• Three health insurance options are offered.
• HDHP with an HSA or two no deductible Health plans.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, EAP, 401(k) match.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, 12-paid holidays.
• Pension.

Due to the nature of our work with ITAR-controlled items, this position requires access to technical data and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be a "U.S. person" within the meaning of ITAR, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and protected individuals (including refugees and asylees).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.