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Chemical Operator
Job in
Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, 90503, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
PACER GROUP
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chemical Operation
Location:
Torrance, CA
Duration: 3-6 Months (Temp to Hire)
Summary:
- This job is primarily responsible for the packaging and shipment of Finished Goods.
- Some of the responsibilities are loading, unloading and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed and overall plant Housekeeping.
- Yard responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sampling, weighing and inspecting loads, loading and shipping trucks, railcars, and iso-containers within scheduled time, filling and packaging drums & totes, and general plant housekeeping.
- Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems
- Performs tasks assigned to operations (e.g. field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.)
- Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
- Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems; initiates work requests in SAP as needed.
- Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
- Performs process equipment troubleshooting, improvements, and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
- Expected to use or develop computer skills and participate in procedure writing/verification and other AIMS activities.
- Utilize "troubleshooting skills" to identify issues and report them to maintenance for repair (e.g., small leaks, replace valves, steam traps, etc.)
- Participate in the Immediate Response Training and participate in the IR team as required
- Support BU safety initiatives and programs.
- Participate on EH&S improvement teams and complete related action items as required.
- Identify potential safety issues, communicate hazards and complete follow up actions to mitigate.
- Complete Operator Minor Maintenance activities to reduce maintenance costs and reduce production loss events.
- Contribute to the Business and Site AIMS Initiative
- Improve Unit Operating Efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by monitoring equipment and recognizing abnormal situations.
- Ensure waste material / hazardous waste is disposed of properly and receive annual RCRA training.
- Employee is expected to maintain a healthful and safe working environment and is further expected to:
- Meet all legal, regulatory and other requirements of the site through general awareness and training.
- Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management.
- Identify and communicate the potential gains and possible improvements related to the work environment and management system through employee suggestion programs, during group meetings, or through other identified communication tools.
- Remain in compliance with the rules, standard procedures and work instructions related to the specific job title and site location.
- Complete assigned training through client's learning management system or attendance to assigned Web-Ex or Instructor Led Training (ILT) classes.
- All other duties as assigned.
- This is a plant-based position located in Torrance, CA
- This job requires working scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
- The role that is generally first to see a truck when it arrives at the site and the last to see a truck when it is ready to depart.
- The role generally resides at the truck entry point to the loading/receiving site.
- This role confirms loading has been completed to greatest extent possible.
Competencies:
- Responsible Care - in the delayered organization, it is important that everyone understand and accept their responsibility to work safely, protect the environment, and fully participate in the plant's EH&S program.
- Initiative - people who are self-starters, who seek out work and improve the plant will do well in this role
- Work Process Discipline - plant safety and operating procedures are well documented. A successful technician will be able to access and utilize this information.
- Productivity Focus -…
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