Chemical Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Chemical Operator

Optima has several openings for Chemical Operator Trainees. These jobs require some moderate / heavy lifting, and mechanical or chemical experience is a plus. Optima is a 24 hour operation, thus candidates must be able and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma and above average math skills are required.

Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily :

• Driving forklift
• Directing / Training other employees
• 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 80 lbs. each)
• Reading gauges
• Recording data on batch sheets, inventory 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)
• Repairing equipment as needed
• Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc…)
• Moving drums (sometimes by hand) weighing as much as 450 lbs.
• Filling of containers of various sizes
• Pressurinzing, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
• Loading and unloading of truck by forklift or hand as necessary
• Training of less experienced operators
• Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed

We are seeking dedicated and goal oriented individuals.

Optima offers a good benefit package, competitive wages, and excellent advancement potential. Wages will be determined commensurate with level of experience.

Personal protective equipment provided or required

Work Remotely

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Company Description

www.optimachem.com

Company Description

www.optimachem.com