Chemical Operator

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**Job#: 2028254**

**Job Description:**

Hiring for Chemical Operators / Operators who are looking for a company

they can grow with.**Chicago, IL area.**Looking to interviewimmediately.

Ideal candidates want a long term home.

*Please apply directly or email your updated resume

to:[emailprotected]*

**Position:**Chemical Operator / Machine Operator

**Pay 23/hr during 6 month training. Raise to $29.50 after training

period is complete

**Shift:**12 hour shifts (Overtime available for pick up)

**Location:**Chicago, IL - on-site

**Responsibilities:**

- Production Operator handles, stores, and transports chemical

materials, operates, monitors, and controls continuous batch

processed.

- Operate equipment such as mixers, pumps, belt dryers, spray dryers,

mills, filters, cranes, heat exchangers, packaging equipment,

calciners, boilers, and other plant equipment.

- Responsible for the proper operation of the processes using field

controls & PLC/DCSs, and troubleshooting process issues.

Consistently completes operator standard work in a timely manner and

takes accountability for actions.

- Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown;

complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets,

forklift inspection reports, etc. as requested, and housekeeping.

- Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and

instrumentation using small hand tools.

- Sample and analyze plant material to maintain quality standards and

take corrective action as needed.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently

exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.

Occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles;

chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise

and vibration. Ability to observe safety rules and practices and

wear all safety-related equipment required by the specific task

being performed. Ability to read warning signs, hazard labels,

operating procedures, and log sheets. Hear warning sirens and

emergency evacuation alarms.

- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units

of measure in both English and metric system.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to

stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or

move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds,

occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.

- Basic computer skills required.

**Qualifications:**

- **High school diploma (or GED) required.**

- **Willing to be clean shaven for Respirator safety.**

- 2 to 3years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR

Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in

Chemical or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point

average of 3.0 (preferred)

- Applicants need to have strong reading (English), math and technical

skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and

equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing

environment.

- A good safety and attendance record.

- Thorough understanding of the importance of customer service and the

ability to work cooperatively

- Ability to understand and comply with all company policies

- Open to Overtime

- Ability to wear full coverage PPE.

- Meet or exceed production requirements

- Preventive maintenance of equipment

- Maintaining accurate record keeping within the department & clean

working environment.

- Assists in performance documentation of Daily Area Safety

Inspections