2nd Shift Chemical Operator

The Chemical Operator position creates chemical blends (Blending) in accordance with customer specifications. Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.

Or;

The Chemical Operator position unloads and loads products from (Bulk) tank trucks and railcars in accordance with internal policies and procedures. Assists in other areas of the plant as needed.

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.

(Bulk)

Duties include:

• Inspect each truck or railcar before loading or unloading product.
• Check the calibration charts or set the meter for the proper volume.
• Take a sample and send it to the lab for processing.
• Connect hoses to filters, tank, and pumps.
• Load and unload with appropriate product.
• Seal and placard the truck or railcar when all paperwork is finished. Communicate to Operations Support Specialist that the loading or unloading is complete.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Tank Farm equipment.
• Conduct analytical testing to confirm products meet quality specifications.

Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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.

Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing setting preferred.

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

The physical…