At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor chemical processes while ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading chemical manufacturing facility in Ashland, Ohio.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a focus on safety.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with potential for growth and development in the industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making essential products safely and efficiently.
- Qualifications: High school diploma, strong work ethic, and some manufacturing experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.
Responsibilities
- Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
- Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up).
- Compounding and staging of raw materials.
- Blending of chemicals and powders.
- Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers.
- Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction.
- Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process.
- Labeling and filling containers with product.
- Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality.
- Stage empty containers.
- Maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance.
- Safely handle industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
- Accurately complete shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format.
- Use of computerized MRP system.
- Participate in company safety meetings and training.
- Work 2nd or 3rd shift.
- Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts).
Qualifications
- Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
- Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Must be computer literate and have good math skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Skill Sets
- History of strong attendance and performance.
- Ability to coach and be coached.
- Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
- Experience with computers.
- Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.
Chemical Operator I Job employer: Arkema Inc.
At our Ashland, Ohio facility, we pride ourselves on fostering a safety-first culture where employees are empowered to thrive in their roles as Chemical Operators. With comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, we ensure that our team members not only excel in their current positions but also grow within the company. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects in the chemical manufacturing industry.
We think you need these skills to ace Chemical Operator I Job
Safety Awareness
Industrial Lift Truck Operation
Chemical Handling
Compounding and Staging of Raw Materials
Blending of Chemicals and Powders
Monitoring Mixing Processes
Distributed Control Systems
