Chemical Plant Operator

Talascend is currently seeking a Chemical Plant Operator for a contract opportunity with our client in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Overview

Member of a team that is collectively responsible for operating and monitoring a chemical manufacturing process that produces bulk organic chemicals. This position requires an individual who will abide by standards and operating procedures in order to maintain a safe operation while producing in-specification product.

Responsibilities

• Operates in a regulated environment and complies with all applicable regulations.
• Operates and monitors reactors, decanters, filters, process columns, tanks, centrifuges, dryers, and other equipment.
• Packages, weighs, samples, and labels finished and intermediate products.
• Maintains detailed operating reports and logs.
• Delivers samples to laboratory and retrieves operating supplies from storeroom.
• Cleans and maintains work area, process equipment, tools, and safety supplies.
• Operates hoists and other material handling devices.
• Responsible for proper operation of processing equipment to ensure optimum production of high quality products.
• Completes computer-based training on time.
• Participates in various employee involvement teams and committees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate or Technical degree preferred.
• Previous PSM manufacturing experience preferred.

Requirements

• Forklift operation preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Possess sound decision-making skills.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must handle average to heavy weight materials (50lbs) by hand.
• Must be able to physically climb stairs/ladders, roll drums, lift and pour bags of raw materials, drive forklifts, and perform first aid.
• Must be able to work rotating 12 hours/day shift and overtime as needed.
• Mandatory overtime is necessary to keep plant staffed to safe levels.

Shift

12-hour rotating shift schedule with a four-week cycle: four night shifts, three days off, three day shifts, one day off, three night shifts, three days off, four day shifts, seven days off.