RC Chemical Operator

Why Join Us

Safety First Because Your Well-Being Matters
HAZWOPER training and recertification programs to ensure employees remain compliant and preparedSpecialized site-specific safety training tailored to our processes equipment and work environments
A stringent employee-focused safety program built on continuous improvement accountability and risk prevention
Proudly operating as an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified facility demonstrating our commitment to quality environmental responsibility and operational excellence

Earn More with Built-In Overtime
Approximately 28 hours of overtime per pay period increasing your earning potential

Work-Life Balance Built In
Predictable rotating schedule with built-in long weekends
Work either MondayWednesday or ThursdaySaturday plus every other SundayRotating 3-day / 4-day and 4-day / 3-day schedules
2 weeks of PTO 9 paid holidays and paid sick time
Extended time off built into your schedule for recovery family and personal activities

Total Rewards That Support You & Your Family
Medical Dental & Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Family Leave benefits
401(k) with a 5% company match (fully vested at hire)
Company-paid life and disability insurance

Grow Your Career & Your Earnings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Clear pathways for career advancementOpportunities to increase earnings as you build skills certifications and experience
Build a long-term career in a stable growing industry focused on sustainability and the circular economy
Work with advanced precious metals refining and recycling technologies that support industries around the world

Location Advantage
Convenient access just off the I-5 corridor
Located approximately 10 minutes north of Disneyland and 1520 minutes from Knotts Berry Farm

Why Heraeus
Join a company where safety comes first quality matters innovation drives our future and your career can grow alongside an industry leader in precious metals refining and recycling.

Heraeus the German based technology group is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. We create high-quality solutions for our customers by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as environment energy health mobility and industrial 2015 Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of 1.9 bn and a total revenue of 12.9 more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries we offer our worldwide 12500 employees the freedom to develop and promote their own ideas. We call it: Open Space. For Open Minds.

The primary responsibility of this position is to operate chemical processes and equipment correctly while meeting production goals and expectations on a consistent basis while maintaining compliance of Environmental Health & Safety Standards.

Your role and responsibilities:

• To operate chemical processes and equipment correctly while meeting production goals and expectations on a consistent basis while maintaining compliance of Environmental Health & Safety Standards.
• Must follow SOPs/POPs and all other procedures in every detail including safety policies.
• Participate in end of shift turnovers with ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to wear required PPE including respirators.
• Must operate equipment (for example pumps GLVs filter presses pan filters reactors valves pH probes ovens forklifts etc) in a reasonable and self-sustaining manner.
• Responsible for understanding basic chemical reactions and properties of chemicals within the work area.
• Responsible for handling and processing Hazardous Waste as required within the work area.
• At times may be required to wear hearing protection and half-mask respirator and other forms of PPE.

What is required for this role:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years experience in basic chemical operations or related experience required
• Work week: one week 3 days scheduled 4 days off and following week 4 days scheduled 3 days off
• 12 hour shifts bringing you to 28 hours of overtime pay per pay check opportunity for additional overtime.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and convert calculations to percentage and to metric system.
• Understand concepts involving statistics probabilities and formula manipulation and perform basic calculations on volume mass atomic percentages weight percentages density molecular weight of alloys and compounds and charge weights.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; talk or hear; smell.
• Must be able tooccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be assigned shifts that include evening nights and/or weekend days.
• Able to successfully complete a background check pre-placement physical exam and drug screen.

Curious Apply now!

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin physical or mental disability protected veteran status age or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision Mission and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures backgrounds and perspectives.

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