Production Chemical Operator

Role details

KING INDUSTRIES, INC. CHEMICAL OPERATOR (2ND OR 3RD Shift) JOB DESCRIPTION King Industries, Inc. is currently seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our Manufacturing Department as a Chemical Operator. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic production environment with a company that values quality, safety, and employee growth. The Chemical Operator will be responsible for managing batch operations within specific reactor buildings. This includes coordinating material transfers out of batch reactors and maintaining situational awareness of all building operations.

The ideal candidate should have three or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment as well as be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Shift Schedule: • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM Shift placement will be based on operational needs. Required Skills: • Basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, and multiplication). • Knowledge of mechanical systems. • Ability to read and respond to written instructions. • Ability to follow verbal instructions.

Educational and Experience Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Three or more years of operator experience in a manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Ability to consistently work either 2nd (2:00PM- 11:00PM) or 3rd (10:00PM- 7:00AM) shift. • Achieve and maintain certification(s) as required. • Manage the batch operations of building specific reactors. • Manage the continuous operations. • Connect necessary filters to batch reactors for circulation or drumming. • Drum product from batch reactors and blend tanks in building as needed. • Assist in properly managing waste and recycling generation from batch reactors. • Coordinate transfers of material into the batch reactors with the appropriate personnel. • Coordinate transfers out of the batch reactors to filter press or downstream vessels. • Coordinate and complete washout process in the reactors. • Coordinate with drummers or operator helpers to ensure proper valve line-up for drumming from reactors. • Coordinate with other building operators as necessary to manage operations. • Maintain awareness of building operations (alarms, spills, irregularities). • Maintain knowledge of plant interoperability during normal and abnormal operations. • Maintain knowledge of Process Safety Management elements. • Maintain proficiency in Filtration Operator processes. • Assist the Quality Control (QC) department, with drawing samples to analyze the product. • Complete tasks associated with operating process equipment.

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected].