Chemical Plant Operator

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Role Overview:

The Chemical Plant Operator is responsible for taking daily inventory, unloading and loading raw materials and finished goods, as well as helping in any of the other operational departments. Chemical Plant Operators are also responsible for using and maintaining the equipment used to blend chemicals.

A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role:

• Perform frequent walking for inventory, leak checks, and tank operations; open/close tanks and transfer lines for raw material handling.

• Operate equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, pumps, blenders, reactors, and weighing scales.

• Unload and transfer raw materials (e.g., Acetic acid, Formic acid, Aqua Ammonia) using proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment, including respirators.

• Read meters, charts, and instruments to ensure accurate production operations; troubleshoot and report equipment issues.

• Collect, label, and deliver product samples for lab testing; prepare and label drums, totes, and other containers for shipping.

• Follow batch instructions under supervision, assist in other operational areas including maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

What You Bring to the Role:

• High School Diploma required.

• 1 to 2 years of work experience in a chemical plant and a strong understanding of chemical processing are preferred but not required.

• Ability to utilize computers and /or electrical equipment.

• Safety-oriented work habits.

• Strong attention to detail and precision in all operations.

• Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities.

• Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110°F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter.

• Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level.

• Must pass a pulmonary function test and have a respirator clearance.

• Be clean-shaven and wear a respiratory mask.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You have strong attention to detail

• You enjoy and embrace a variety of job duties and responsibilities

• You're versatile, flexible, and willing to work weekends and holidays

• You can work and contribute to a team with a positive attitude and outlook

• You are safety-minded and consistently follow safety protocols and procedures

• You're on time and prepared for work assignments that may include physical and repetitive tasks

Compensation and Benefits:

• The compensation for this position includes hourly wages and this position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Drug-Free Workplace

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

NACHURS ALPINE SOLUTIONS is a Wilbur-Ellis business.

For over 70 years, Nachurs Alpine Solutions has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 – formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in the oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK.