Chemical Operator

Position Overview and Expectations

The Chemical Operator receives assignments from area Supervisors, Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally.  Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group.  S/he has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity.

Available Shifts:

2nd – 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, M-F

3rd – 11:00 pm – 7:30 am, Sun-Th

Essential Functions

• Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems
• Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials
• Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.
• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
  • Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
    • Monitor and control temperatures
    • Monitor and control rotating equipment
    • Monitor and control pressures
    • Measure mass
    • Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions

• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
• Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
• Collects “in-process” samples for quality control testing
• Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality
• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
•  Performs routine inspection of equipment, such as pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors, etc. and record data as required

• • Using hand tools, trouble-shoots and performs minor repairs on specific machines
  • Replaces damaged or worn parts such as changing filters and other minor maintenance task as needed/requested
• Prepares equipment for maintenance following company established procedures
• Reports any mechanical issues immediately to Supervisor
• Understands and routinely practices cGMP, FDA and Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations

• Safely operates overhead equipment such as jib and bridge cranes
• Maintains good attendance and covers for others in their absence
• Additional duties/ad hoc projects as assigned/requested by management

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Fluent with the English language
  • Ability to understand and follow procedures/directions both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required
• Math skills – Ability to convert lbs., grams, kilos, ounces, liters, etc… utilizing basic math skills
• Basic computer user skills
• Basic knowledge working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and high attention to detail
• Ability to operate basic hand tools
• Chemical operator experience – 0 to 2 years

• Forklift experience – 0 to 2 years