Chemical Operator I

The 1st Shift Chemical Operator (6AM - 2:30PM) position creates chemical blends (Blending) in accordance with customer specifications.  Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follow all established procedures and abide by all safety and quality guidelines.

(Blending)

Duties include:

Verifies the tank to be used for the chemical blend.

Follow all instructions on the blending sheet to create the chemical blend.

Connect all proper hoses to tanks and pumps.

On each blending sheet, employees record the lot number and amount of each additive used.

Presents the blend sheet to the lab when finished.  Communicate with the lab for blend approvals and/or corrections.

Transfers approved product to storage vessel.

Responsible for organizing additive bins. 

Maintains the plant and warehouse in an organized, safe and clean manner.

Control/maintain Tank Farm raw material tank levels and inventories.

Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Tank Farm equipment.

Conduct analytical testing to confirm blends meet quality specifications.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies to include -                                     

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Writes clearly and informatively; Responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience                     

Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing setting preferred.

Mathematical Skills                                       

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use tools or controls and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.   

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 42 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and horizontally push up to 125 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to heat or cold. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

The company reserves the right to change or alter this job description at any time.