Chemical Operator 0124
Chemical Operator 0124
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Job Description
Position FLSA Classification
Chemical Operator Hourly NonExempt
Summary/Objective
The Chemical Operator is responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical processes. Monitors instruments adjust valves and gauges and interprets chemical reactions.
Essential Functions
- Operate a variety of process equipment including reaction systems distillation systems filters extractors reactors pumps and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.
- Load and unload raw materials intermediates and finished products into and out of process equipment.
- Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices.
- Monitor and record reactions noting changes in chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances.
- Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature pressure and vacuum levels.
- Maintain log of gauge readings shift production and equipment malfunctions.
- Communicate job status to incoming shift.
- Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment.
- Maneuver drums and other containers on pallets
- Troubleshoot process and/or equipment problems.
- Report/record mechanical/process problems.
- Sample control and maintain plant quality.
- Operate forklift.
- Complete plant data/batch sheets.
- Work in accordance with HSEQ best practice.
- Perform required housekeeping and maintain orderliness.
- Attend all safety meetings/trainings as required.
- Wear all appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to loud noises fumes or airborne particles toxic chemicals (including high and low pH) flammable materials high precarious places and moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures within the working environment including outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid conditions. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume hoods is required. Certain procedures will require the use enhanced personal protective equipment such as a fit tested fullface respirator.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must navigate stairs and/or ladders. The employee must lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and lift and/or move greater than 55 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be willing and able to wear safety equipment such as but not limited to but not limited to ear plugs safety glasses and/or goggles steeltoe boots and face shields. Employee will be required to be fittested for fullface respirators.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent.
Salary
$22 $24 / per hour
AAP/EEO Statement
InChem Rock Hill LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
Employment Type
Full Time
