Chemical Operator for

Polymer Production Job Department :

Production Job Location :

Graham, Reports to :

Production Supervisor FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt Status:

Full Time Indulor America a leader in Chemical Production is recruiting a Chemical Opeator for our polymer production faciltiy located in Graham, NC. Indulor offers an excellent opportunity to those who have experience in chemical manufacturing to join our team. We offer positions on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions. Our positions are 5 days a week with the ability to work occassional overtime. Indulor offers an exceptional benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, flex spending accounts, 401K with employer match, along with paid time off and sick time.

Purpose:

Operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing and development of industrial chemical products.

Responsibilities:

• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
• Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial products.
• Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.
• Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
• Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
• Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
• Notify maintenance technician of equipment malfunctions.
• Add treating or neutralizing agents to products and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
• Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
• Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
• Drain equipment and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
• Make minor repairs, lubricate, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
• Flush or clean equipment using steam hoses or mechanical reamers Physical Requirements Body Positioning Spend time bending or twisting the body Spend time making repetitive motions Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Spend time walking, squatting, climbing Spend time sitting, standing and moving of equipment/product Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Knowledge:

• Mathematics
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing percentages.
• Mechanical
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses.
• Safety
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective operations for the protection of people and property.
• Production and Processing
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of chemical related goods.

Requirements:

1-2 year prior expereince working in a chemical manufacturing facility, food and beverage or pharmaceutical facility Operating experience using process automation systems.

• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety standards and prior hazardous materials training.
• Good people skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills, and logical problem-solving ability.

Good verbal and written communication.

Pay:

From $20.32 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 5% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person