Operator II, Production

Operator II, Production

At ChemTreat, we understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customersfrom power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry.

When you join the nation's largest and fastest growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment, you'll work side-by-side with those customers, helping them save millions of dollars and grow their businesses, all while protecting people and the environment. Our "whatever-it-takes" mindset allows us to turn our 50 years of experience and innovative thinking into meaningful outcomes for our customersand rewarding careers for our people.

General Description

Operator II, Production primary responsibility is to safely package containers following ChemTreat policy and procedures, lend support to Blend Operator and assume responsibilities of Blend Operator when necessary.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Package various sizes of finished products into designated containers.

Perform basic functions in Ignition, i.e., open / close blend vat valve and initiate rinse cycle.

Place appropriate barcodes on finished products, identifying NCM material.

Ensuring materials are available when needed. Pulling samples for Blend Operator and maintaining communication.

Blend finished goods products using hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

Notify Production Foreman and Blend Operator of any problems.

Coordinate information with other departments.

Ensure all safety equipment is worn and put away.

Check for accuracy of floor scales.

Ensure all hoses and other equipment is completely operational and clean.

Ability to safely operate a forklift.

Supplemental Responsibilities

Daily inspection of forklift.

Assist in Production cycle counts.

Ensure work area cleaned and organized.

Lock access points of entry and turn on / off pumps.

Back-up Blend Operator when necessary.

Back-up Bulk loader.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Technical, Analytical skills and business knowledge

Communication and Interpersonal skills; Teamwork and leadership

Organizational skills; Self-management

Education & Experience

High School diploma, familiar with OSHA and DOT regulation preferred

Physical Demands

Constantly required to sit and occasionally required to walk, stand, climb (includes stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards.

Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn / twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions & Environment

This is a specialty chemical blending and packaging facility where hazardous materials are present.

Will be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.

Required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include : eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

At Will Statement

Employment with ChemTreat is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or ChemTreat can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason (or no reason), with or without notice, unless the employee and ChemTreat have entered a written agreement signed by the employee and a duly authorized representative of ChemTreat.

Equal Opportunity

ChemTreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.