CHEMICAL OPERATOR A - BOTH AM AND PM SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Location: Camden, NJ
Pay Range: $26 - $32 per hour
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule/Hours:

• 5 AM to 5:30 PM / 5 PM to 5:30 AM
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate all equipment and processes in assigned production areas under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor.
• Cross-train in two production areas; coordinate additional labor resources as needed.
• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operation of processing equipment to produce high-quality ion exchange products.
• Load raw materials and chemicals; unload and package finished resin products.
• Handle equipment including pumps, regeneration columns, dilution stations, washing, dewatering, drying, blending, mixing vessels, reactors, centrifuges, dryers, scrubbers, and lab equipment.
• Execute unit operations such as chemical regenerations/conversions, steaming, rinsing, disinfecting, polymerization, sulfonation, hydration, and caustic-conversion of resin products.
• Report safety, environmental, and operational issues promptly; perform basic troubleshooting.
• Adhere to safety procedures, particularly permit programs for equipment maintenance.
• Document batch processing and other records accurately and promptly to ensure product traceability and quality adherence.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• US Citizen.
• HS Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher in a science/technical field preferred.
• 3+ years in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or petroleum industries; 10+ years in batch chemical processing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Ability to be trained in respirator use and confined space entry.

Work Environment:

• Production plant: Approximately 80% indoors, 20% outdoors.
• 24x7 production with 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off, steady day or night shift.

Apply now to join our team and start your career as a Chemical Operator with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!
Requirements: Job Type: Temporary Post Date: 10/01/2024