Job#: 2028254

Job Description:

Hiring for Chemical Operators / Operators who are looking for a company they can grow with. Chicago, IL area. Looking to interview immediately. Ideal candidates want a long term home.
Please apply directly or email your updated resume to: [email protected]

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 3 years 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