Chemical Operator

Snelling is now hiring a Chemical Operator for a manufacturing plant. The chemical operator will assemble and inspect products to ensure the highest quality product is provided to their customers. You will be responsible for your work area to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the area. You will set up and monitor the production of products in your area and participate in the continuous improvement process at the site to address safety, production, and quality improvements.

Please contact Snelling Staffing Services for more information at 704-525-4555

We have open interviews Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 2 PM. 2 valid forms of ID are required for I9 and Everify!

9124-C South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28273

Hours: Flexibility of 6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM.

Pay range: $20-$25 / hour

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
• Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
• Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
• Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
• Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
• Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down, if necessary.
• Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
• Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
• Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Dump or scoop prescribed solid, granular, or powdered materials into equipment.
• Notify maintenance engineers of equipment malfunctions. Using maintenance work order system ·Estimate materials required for production and manufacturing of products.
• Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
• Observe and compare colors and consistencies of products to instrument readings and to laboratory and standard test results.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in control or verification of processes or in unloading of materials.
• Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
• Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
• Make minor repairs, lubricate, and maintain equipment, using hand tools.
• Inventory supplies received and consumed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient understanding of mathematics
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
• Ability to identify key details
• Extremely accurate
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
• Creative thinking and idea generation
• Some assembly experience.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or other formal training in related field preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required. Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, up to 55 pounds at a time.
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles and gloves, when handling box cutters or similar tools.
• As part of the manufacturing process, you will be inside a controlled room at a constant of 100F.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)