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Process Operator - Day Shift

Cottage Grove, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 19 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • chemical processes
  • temperature
  • pressure
  • feed rate
  • sampling
  • safety
  • regulatory compliance
  • SOPs
  • PPE
  • emergency response team

Nice to have

  • Basic computer skills
  • MS Office
  • forklift
  • communication skills
  • read English
  • write English

Role summary

We are a family-driven, financially strong company seeking problem-solvers for our growing team. This Process Operator position is responsible for operating chemical processes, adjusting variables like temperature and pressure, and performing sampling. Key duties include adhering to safety and regulatory compliance programs (RCRA, Title V, Air Permits, OSHA), maintaining housekeeping, using PPE, and participating in emergency response. The role involves extensive record-keeping, including batch logs, manifests, and PRISM tasks, as well as operating and monitoring machinery, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing chemical transfers. This is a 2-2-3 shift position requiring every other weekend. Preferred experience includes basic computer skills, MS Office, and forklift operation, along with strong communication skills in English.

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

  • Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
  • $500 Per Year Wellness Incentive
  • Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

    • JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

    PROCESS OPERATOR

    The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for the operation of chemical processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.).

    This is a 2-2-3 position schedule (6AM to 6:30PM) and requires every other weekend.

    Primary responsibilities include:

  • Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas while working in a safe manner & following all established SOP’s
  • Use the PPE as specified in the SOP's.
  • Be an active member of the emergency response team and associated training.
  • Fill out the regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists as assigned meeting the intent of the regulations.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance (RCRA, Title V, Air Permits, and OSHA regulations) in assigned areas.
  • Participate in mandatory Environmental, Health, & Safety and process specific training.
  • Communicate to shift supervisor or senior operator compliance, safety, and equipment needs as personally identified.
  • Fill out the daily and weekly inspections check sheets as assigned.
  • Fill out all vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, check sheets, etc. as assigned.
  • Complete prism tasks for material transfers move tickets, material usage, prism logs, and work orders, raw material inventory, produced inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOP’s and documentation as directed by the shift supervisor or senior operator.
  • Operate processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s; notify shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations from the SOP’s
  • Recording information, such as ingredients, weights, and temperature, and input into the database.
  • Storing, retrieving, mixing, and monitoring chemicals used in the production process.
  • Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes.
  • Monitor chemical treatment machines and instruments, including flow meters and machine dials, to ensure machinery is operating correctly at all times.
  • Respond to warning signals and alarms that indicate issues have arisen, taking all necessary precautions to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Monitor the chemical process using controls, panel boards and other input devices to operate the manual and semi-automatic machinery.
  • Take chemical samples and perform tests to ensure the process is progressing properly.
  • Regulate or turn off machines in emergency situations and follow all instructions from supervisory staff quickly and precisely.
  • Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading/unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, pump outs, etc.
  • Recommend changes in SOP’s and process-related equipment.

    • REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

    • PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
  • Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience preferred.
  • Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

    • ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

    Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

    WANT TO STAY CONNECTED? FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
  • Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
  • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

    • Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

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