SUMMARY

Pay Rate:$23.00 per hour

Operate, monitor, and maintain chemical plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for complying with all environmental regulations including hazardous waste

• Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled, covered, and staged

• Using information on work order and batch sheets, collects all required materials and measures or weighs as required for proper formulation
• Work from written, verbal or visual instructions
• Load chemical process equipment with necessary materials
• Observe rate of speed and process to insure proper operation
• Observe and follow all safety related procedures while in the work environment
• Gather raw materials
• Check completed batches for compliance with formulation specifications
• Make minor mechanical adjustments or assess malfunctions and notify supervisor
• Observe and follow all safety related procedures while in the work environment

• Provides guidance and checks task completion of entry level operators to ensure they were properly done
• Drive a fork lift
• Other duties as assigned

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The demonstration of regular attendance and punctuality is essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, a minimum of five years of related experience and/or training.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to speak, read, and write in English and perform basic math, plus an ability to communicate well with others. Requires mechanical skills, and preferably previous work experience with industrial chemical operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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