Production​/Chemical Operator

Position: Production / Chemical Operator

Location: Middletown, OH

Job : 460

# of Openings: 5

Imagine a stable production career with steady work hours, overtime opportunities, benefits that start DAY ONE, and three-day weekends every other week! Experience the benefit of joining a world-class team in an extremely safe work environment with a company that invests in their employees so you can advance your skills and income.

Pilot Chemical, a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is searching for Production/Chemical Operators to join our night shift team in Middletown, OH.

• Excellent pay – starting at $25.38 per hour, plus competitive shift differential of $1.25 per hour!
• Full affordable benefits
  , some starting day one – including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation and more.
• Night shift – 5 pm to 5 am shift and a 2-2-3 work schedule, providing you with a three-day weekend every other week plus built-in overtime.
• Safety is #1 – monthly safety training, prescription safety glasses allowance, biannual safety boot allowance and all PPE and Pilot uniforms are provided.
• Training and Advancement – Pilot Chemical will provide opportunities to increase your pay and skill levels or advance into a leadership role. With the Operator qualification you could earn wage increases every 3-6 months and potentially make $29.04 an hour after your first year!

• Perform routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and transfer of products.
• Lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment, including proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
• Report safety issues immediately to supervisor and, if necessary, take appropriate action, including system shutdown, if unsafe work practice is witnessed to prevent injury or environmental release.
• Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient performance of production and project work following standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Act as a resource for other Operators and/or Maintenance Mechanics on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Ensure quality control by performing testing on products and sampling when required.
• Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
• Accountable for completing all in-process reports and documents associated with job tasks responsibly and completely during shift operations.
• Review with the next shift operator the status of all in-process operations to ensure continued operation of the plant and to produce quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure the security of the plant is maintained throughout the shift.
• Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good math and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong work ethic; independently motivated to produce results.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work in an empowered team environment, including effective communication, sharing information, resolving issues, and giving/receiving feedback respectfully and professionally.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, starting on night shift.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e., climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.), lift twist and turn up to 50 lb (i.e., open and close large valves, inspect equipment, don emergency equipment as needed).
• Due to safety-sensitive nature of job, must pass regular & routine chemical dependency testing, annual respirator fit testing, and annual physical as required for certain tasks.

• Prior chemical experience preferred.
• Fork truck driver experience preferred.

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