Chemical Process Technician

Element Solutions

A person in this position is responsible for operating production equipment to manufacture chemical batches in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and all local, state, and federal regulations regarding safety, health, and the environment.

• Work from written procedures to process, purify, and chemically fabricate products and their compounds through a sequence of batch operations.
• Operate equipment, including reactors, tanks, pumps, mixers, pH meters, level meters, flow meters, valves, and hoses used in the manufacture of said products.
• Handle liquid and solid chemicals using pumps, scales and flow meters. Weigh, measure and check raw materials and finished product to ensure that batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and quantities and that accurate inventory is maintained. Perform product weighing, packaging, labeling, and boxing operations in accordance with SOP's.
• Locate materials in the warehouse and transport to manufacturing areas using a forklift as needed.
• Collect process samples and interface with laboratory personnel for analysis.
• Maintain required log sheets including but not limited to batch tickets, packaging sheets, scrubber operation log, pH meter calibration, and equipment inspections.
• Package, mark, and label Hazardous Waste containers.
• Operate equipment and follow procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, OHSA'S 18001 standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in work area.
• Communicate with shift leader regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues. Actively participate in shift meetings to assist in work planning and continuous improvement.
• Train other chemical operators in operations, processes, and procedures as needed to ensure efficiencies, safety, and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least 2 years of applicable experience; chemical manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing specialty chemicals using batch processes.
• Experience working in a clean‑room environment will be a plus.
• Forklift certification and Hazardous Waste Operations certification preferable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; convey technical information effectively and concisely to engineering, sales, technicians, etc.

• Opportunities for career growth, competitive compensation (competitive base salary and performance related bonus plan) and benefits packages (health, dental, and vision insurance, Wellness Program, PTO/Holidays, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match).
• Innovated work environment where you will be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Perks and Incentives such as paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.

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