Chemical Operator

Chemical Operator

Department: Chemical - Operations

Job Status:  Full Time

FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports To:  Production Manager

Work Schedule:   Varies

Amount of Travel Required:  0-5%

Positions Supervised: None

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you looking to join a team of safety-driven, goal-oriented team members? We are looking for someone to join our production team!

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

• Deliver On Our Promises?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

• Win as a Team?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

• Advance a Safer Future?: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines; is accountable for their personal safety and the safety of their co-workers. 
• Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other situations that threaten the safety of team members and the plant site.
• Accurately record processing information in electronic devices and on paper documents.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Work cohesively with team members across multiple departments.
• Perform duties required to comply with SQF standards.
• Complete initial and routine safety, processing, and compliance training.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Safely utilize and operate equipment to produce and package products including the following:
• PPE
• Forklifts
• Weigh scales
• Flow meters
• Level, temperature, and pressure measuring devices
• Centrifugal and air diaphragm pumps with associated hoses and dip pipes
• Cam lock hoses and fittings
• Manual and automatic valves
• Sample valves/collection points
• Solids handling equipment
• Barcode scanning devices
• HMIs and PLCs
• Desktop/Laptop computers
• Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
• Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, solids-handling, blending, and hydraulic systems.? 
• Participate in lock-out/tag-out and other safety procedures on equipment in preparation for maintenance and other activities.? 
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (“GED”).
• Comprehend documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of basic math- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Execute written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to comprehend and execute written procedures and policies .
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to learn to safely drive a forklift in a production area

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in our manufacturing plant environment. Expect