Chemical Plant Operator

Chemical Plant Operator

Reporting to the Batching Supervisor, the Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, and related duties. They will maintain production records and ensures standard operating procedures are being followed. They will be required to comply with all regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for mixing/blending of materials, paint matching, and operation of process equipment
• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions utilizing various instruments, gauges and meters
• Unloading of rail cars and tank wagons
• Operate a forklift to stage materials
• Responsible for assuring the product is made correctly according to standard manufacturing orders
• Complete production reporting and quality control reporting in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Perform quality control analysis during the manufacturing steps, including drawing samples of raw materials or from the process for laboratory testing
• Must follow all safety procedures, act in a safe manner at all times and have an understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (TDS's, use of PPE etc.)
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years in a chemical plant environment is desired, Paint/Color matching experience a plus
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher a plus.
• Must have effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Able to work overtime and nights as required

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities:

• Ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Attention to details, organization ability and ability to interact well with others.
• Must be able to operate basic hand tools

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a chemical manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as climbing, lifting objects up to 50 lbs. and pushing/ pulling objects up to and including moving heavy drums weighing 440+ lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able work in changing temperatures, indoors and out

Spray Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Spray Products is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Spray Products are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Spray Products will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Spray Products encourages applicants of all ages.