Chemical Operator 1 POSITION SUMMARY Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility. THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING. • Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always. • Be able to lift 50 pounds safely. • Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up) • Compounding and staging of raw materials. • Blending of chemicals and powders • Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers • Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction • Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process. • Labeling and filling containers with product • Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality, stage empty containers, maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards, prepare equipment for maintenance. • Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc. • Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format • Use of computerized MRP system. • Participate in company safety meetings and training. • Work 2nd or 3rd shift • Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts) IN ORDER TO BE QUALIFIED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: • Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent. • Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic. • Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred. • Must be computer literate and have good math skills. • Good communication skills. • Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check. • Must be authorized to work in the United States. THE FOLLOWING SKILL SETS ARE PREFERRED BY THE BUSINESS UNIT: • History of strong attendance and performance. • Ability to coach and be coached. • Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open. • Experience with computers. • Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.