Come join a team that provides a great work environment, opportunities to learn new skills, and stability!

Our Ashland facility is now hiring for 2nd shift Chemical Operator! If you have a strong work ethic, a positive safety record, and a commitment to quality...then we want to hear from you!

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor and Production Work leader, this position exists to manufacture various in-process/finished goods through the mixing of various raw materials as specified on batch cards/formula sheets as well as operating packaging equipment to package finished goods produced in the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws at all times.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up)
• Compounding and staging of raw materials
• Blending of chemicals and powders
• Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers
• Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction
• Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process
• Labeling and filling containers with product
• Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, prepare equipment for maintenance
• Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
• Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format
• Use of computerized MRP system.
• Work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
• Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)
• Participate in company safety meetings and training
• Assist Shipping/Receiving and Other Production Areas as needed

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent
• Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic
• Minimum of one year of hands on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Be willing to work any shift and frequent overtime (12 hour shifts)
• Must be computer literate and have good math skills
• Good communication skills
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Experience with computers.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.