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Chemical Plant Operator

Investing in you, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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 operations departments. Chemical Operators are also responsible for using and maintaining equipment used to blend chemicals.

Key skills and abilities include:

• Able to lift to 75 lbs.
• Frequent walking is needed to complete inventory, check for leaks, and open/close storage tanks.
• Required to run a skid loader and forklift.
• A respirator is required to unload Acetic acid, Formic acid, and Aqua Ammonia.
• Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110*F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter.
• Outside work in all-weather elements
• Ability to work in an environment that has a moderately loud noise level.

Key personal attributes include:

• 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.
• Must acquire sufficient skill and knowledge of the chemical processes to conduct operations and processes.
• Ability to utilize computer and/or electronic equipment.
• Safety-oriented work habits
• Strong attention to small details and precision in all operations
• Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities

Specific responsibilities and key deliverables include:

• Unload all raw materials according to procedures. Open and close tanks and unloading lines to move the raw materials from the railcars or trucks to the storage tanks.
• Operation of production equipment such as pumps, blenders, reactors, and weigh scales.
• Read charts, meters, and other output devices to manage machinery with a high level of precision.
• Collect, label, deliver, and store samples for lab testing.
• Prepare drums, totes, and other containers for the transport of products.
• Label packaged materials following company and government regulations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and reports.
• Ensure all documentation produced follows quality standards.
• Document and communicate work activities.
• Operate various pumps, fans, valves, and other equipment throughout the plant safely.
• Under supervision, complete daily batches as assigned per batch ticket instructions.
• Learn and follow applicable procedures to ensure jobs are completed in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
• Complete daily inventory with the Plant Manager.
• Work in other operation areas, including maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment following all company safety guidelines.
• Must pass a pulmonary function test and have a respirator clearance.
• Be clean and shaven, and wear a respiratory mask.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and benefits:

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $18.03 - $24.06 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Drug-Free Workplace

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.

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