Chemical Operator

Reports to: Shift Supervisor These jobs require some moderate/heavy lifting. Optima is a 24-hour operation; thus, candidates must be able and willing to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma/GED and math skills are required. Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily:• Setting up pumps, hoses, etc. for use• Setting up reactors, tanks, etc. for use• Climbing into reactors and tanks to clean and inspect them• Lifting bags of raw materials (20 to 50 lbs. each)• Recording data on batch sheets, etc.…• Working 12-hour shifts, sometimes at nights and weekends• Working outside in the elements year round• Pumping and general handling of chemicals (some toxic, flammable, corrosive)• Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc.…)• Moving material containers using lift devices as well as limited physical adjustments by hand with appropriate support.• Filling of containers of various sizes• Pressurizing, pulling vacuum, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed• Loading and unloading of tanker truck by pressure or pump.• Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed.• Maintain a neat and clean working environment.• Stay Clean Shaved for full face respirator usage.• Follow all procedures and standards.• Report to work on time as scheduled.• Progress through the operator Area qualifying examines within designated timeline.• Training other employees.• Follow instruction via supervisors/ assistant Supervisors.\nCompany Descriptionwww.optimachem.com Company Descriptionwww.optimachem.com