Production Operator I

Overview

About us:

American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) is a specialty chemical manufacturer located in Cedar City, UT

Starting Wage : $29.80/HR


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

Qualifications

E xperience / 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).

Responsibilities

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.

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.