Chemical Plant Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

Temporary position till April 2027

Located in Addison IL

Working hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 3:00PM

Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Basic Company Requirements

• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures

• Read and understand written procedures (in English) for processing chemicals

• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering

• Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

B. Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively

• Read and understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify hazards of handling chemicals

• Safely handle solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide) or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals

• Understand and adhere to company emergency procedures

• Complete monthly and annual computer-based safety training on time

• Report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, and other incidents immediately to the Supervisor and/or management

• Attend training as specified by Supervisor, including all safety training

• Report all unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor and/or management

• Understand policies and procedures for line breaks, hot work, Lock Out/Tag Out, and confined space and be able to perform associated tasks as required by supervision

• Protect the environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution

C. Batch Chemical Processing and Housekeeping Requirements

• Proficient in performing all operational duties of a Batch Processor

• Properly record data for environmental and regulatory requirements, as specified by EHS (dust collector inspections, etc.)

• Operate mixers during trials and work with production or technical team members in development of new processes for customers

• Assist the Supervisor with daily walks/evaluation of the operating area and tank farm

• Assist in the equipment set-up and changeover from process to process

• Train operators on reactor operation on existing and new processes

• Perform or assist in basic maintenance tasks, such as minor leak repair

• Be able to troubleshoot operational issues, determine if the issue is mechanical or process based, and notify the appropriate personnel for assistance

• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for product setup or introduction of new equipment

• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for existing and new processes

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

D. Receiving, Shipping, and Other Material Movement Requirements

• Assist with receiving and shipping of bulk and packaged materials, with an understanding of product identification and Bill of Lading

• Inspect and operate a fork truck per company procedures

• Safely transport materials using a fork truck (staging raw materials in the plant, transporting waste containers to waste pad, and transporting finished product to warehouse, etc.) or other transport device

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

• At least 6 months of experience as a proficient Batch Processor or at least 2 years prior experience in a manufacturing facility

• High School Diploma and/or GED

• Ability to lift 60 lbs

• Need to be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English