Chemical Operator

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

About the position Verdant is seeking candidates for Operations at our Palestine, Texas, Baze Chemical facility. The Operator will set up and operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This position will control and adjust equipment settings per operating procedures to meet quality and process safety specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process chemical products using batch sheet instructions.
• Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Measure, weigh and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Track and record process information and production data.
• Perform basic laboratory tests which may include viscosity, Karl Fisher, GC, pH, glycol, alkalinity and others as requested.
• Clean and prepare equipment, as required, for maintenance.
• Draw samples of products as specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
• Load and unload material containers such as tank cars, tank trucks, drums and totes.
• Maintain plant housekeeping in specifically assigned areas and elsewhere as requested.
• Setup equipment for production by operating valves and pumps, and insuring line-ups are correct without internal or external leaks.
• Complete equipment log sheets as requested.
• Operate heavy equipment including a forklift, manlift and crane.
• Perform routine plant surveillance to report and correct if possible, any abnormal situations.
• Complete and maintain all level one required training and certification.
• Observe all company policies.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures. Participate in plant safety processes and immediately report any unsafe conditions.
• Remain current on the requirements of the QMS and ensure that your actions support the Company Quality Policy towards continual improvement.
• Maintain familiarity of the safe handling, environmental regulations, and emergency response for all materials in your area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.

Travel/Other Requirements

• Remote Work: None
• Travel Requirements: None

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.
• Competitive 401k match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.

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