Job Description

**Chemical Operator

Cleveland, OH

$23.29/HR base

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The Chemical Operatoris responsible for safely executing batch production processes within a manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and operational standards. This role involves operating and monitoring processing equipment, such as reactors, tanks, and material-handling systems, while accurately charging raw materials and controlling process conditions, including temperature, pressure, and levels. The operator maintains detailed production records; packages finished goods and customer specifications; and supports material movement using manual methods and forklifts.

Chemical Operator Responsibilities:

• Safely operate equipment, including start-up, shutdown, and change-out of product. Equipment operated may include, but is not limited to, reactors, tanks, conveyors, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Cut open bags to make batches.
• Charge raw materials as per batch steps.
• Monitor and adjust controls to regulate tank and reactor levels, temperature, and pressure.
• Record detailed and accurate reactor conditions on the batch sheet.
• Package final product in bags, drums, or supersacks as per customer and company guidelines.
• Move product bags and drums manually and/or with a forklift.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe workstation.
• Observe safety precautions to prevent chemical reactions. Report product and machine malfunctions to supervisor immediately.

Chemical Operator Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to manually lift, push, and move up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift.
• Able to wear a negative-pressure elastomeric seal respirator.
• Chemical and/or Powder Machine Operator experience preferred.

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Mixing
• Blending
• Weighing Raw Materials
• Packaging Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills