Chemical Operator

Company Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate equipment to control and blend chemical in the processing of products. Cleaning and loading of tanker trailers in truck dock, as well as material staging for the production areas, tote washing, receiving and putting materials into storage locations, inventory consolidation and general housekeeping.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support all Environmental, Health, Safety and LEAN programs, policies, and regulations.

Control and make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of

chemical blending, quality, and product yields

SAP experience required

Able to operate forklift in safe manner

Able to lift >50lb

Must be able and willing to work overtime when needed to meet customer orders

Monitor and calibrate recording instruments, flow meters, process indicators, in order to

verify conformity of process conditions

Control and operate chemical blending processes.

Turn valves to regulate flow of products through agitator tanks, storage drums, or

neutralizer tanks.

Calculate material requirements or yields per formulas

Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings

Confer with technical and management to report or resolve conditions affecting safety,

efficiency, and product quality

Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests in order to monitor

processing, and to ensure that standards are met.

Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.

Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by

supervisory personnel.

Start pumps to transfer material, wash and rinse tanks, vessels, to exhaust gases and

vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and to add products to blending vessels.

Interpret chemical-blended products through quality control sampling, and review

laboratory test reports for any necessary process adjustments.

Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and trenches are not in danger of overflowing.

Notify maintenance, and other personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to

adjust plant utilities (power, steam, water, or air)

Document tank levels regularly, using calibrated gauges.

This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for

the operation and management of the shift and overall plant.

Eligibility Requirements: 4am-12:30pm shift

Ability and willingness to be part of the Department of Homeland Security's Personnel

Surety Program Ability and willingness to work the day shift

Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Ability and willingness to wear a respirator as required

Ability and willingness to operate a fork truck

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Degree (two-year college or technical school)

Minimum of 2 years' related batch chemical blending/ formulation experience with hazardous materials

Minimum of 1-year analytical testing experience

Ability to direct the flow of production.

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Attention to detail and proficient math skills

Proficient with computer, SAP and Microsoft Office skills

Team player, individual thinker

Customer-focused; positive attitude

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Minimum of 6-month related batch chemical blending/ formulation experience with

hazardous materials

Eligibility Requirements:

4am-12:30pm shift

Ability and willingness to be part of the Department of Homeland Security's Personnel

Surety Program Ability and willingness to work the day shift

Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed

Ability and willingness to wear a respirator as required

Ability and willingness to operate a fork truck

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate Degree (two-year college or technical school)

Minimum of 2 years' related batch chemical blending/ formulation experience with hazardous materials

Minimum of 1-year analytical testing experience

Ability to direct the flow of production.

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Attention to detail and proficient math skills

Proficient with computer, SAP and Microsoft Office skills

Team player, individual thinker

Customer-focused; positive attitude

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.