Chemical Operator

Acid Plant TreaterInnophos is seeking a direct hire Acid Plant Treater to work in our Nashville location. The Acid Plant Treater has the overall responsibility to maintain the safety, quality, and environmental effectiveness of the departmental operations.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall efficient operation of the chemical production process in one of several production units. This includes understanding and maintaining records for safety, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, & production output, etc.Utilizes an HMI system to monitor process and storage tanks or hopper levels, understands and manages process operating parameters to ensure efficient operation, operates and troubleshoots all equipment and instrumentation, adjusts and cleans equipment, and records data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in JDE E1 system (our ERP system)Depending on the process, this may require safely and efficiently unloading raw material railcars, packaging phosphoric or polyphosphoric acid into railcars, bulk trucks, totes, & varying sizes of drums, inspecting and maintaining process filters, mills, and sieving screensMoves pallets, containers, and equipment, throughout a restricted space, using a forkliftShiftRotating Shift – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday - SundayInitially assigned to 1st shift for trainingRequired to rotate between all 3 shifts – shift premium applied on 2nd and 3rd shiftsAlternative work schedules may be required based on site business needsEligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/weekBi-weekly paid on Friday'sBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax advantaged health savings and spending accounts401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance programRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesValid Driver's License requiredHigh School Diploma or GED requiredMust be available to work changing/rotating shifts and schedulesMust be computer literateMust be capable of becoming a licensed lift truck operatorMust be capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1Demonstrate knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, round sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and their control, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshootingDemonstration of the above knowledge includes written and oral testing and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptabilityMust have a good attendance recordMust have 3+ years of industrial chemical operator experienceAbility to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictionsEnvironmental and/or Physical RequirementsFrequent sitting, bending, standingDaily climbing (of process area stairs) and operation of moving equipment (forklift)Occasional lifting of up to 50lbsAble to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment$34.64 - $34.64 an hour Wages start at $34.64/hour in accord with the labor contractAbout InnophosInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.