Production Operator

- Reports to a Production Supervisor

JOB DIMENSIONS

- Responsible for manufacturing custom chemicals that are used in fertilizer & mining, industrial minerals, and road construction.
- Shift schedule rotates days, nights, and weekends - 12-hour shifts - 6am/pm-6pm/am, overtime may be required depending on demands of the business
- Advises, consults, and coordinates with:
Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Truck Drivers

ACTIVITIES

- Load/unload products from/to bulk storage tanks, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). tank trailers, overseas shipping containers, railcars, totes, and drums
- Connect/disconnect hoses, open/close valves and transfer products using liquid pumping systems
- Use a Distrusted Control System (DCS) computer system to monitor chemical processes
- Depending on business demand operators may be required to work more than one area during a shift.
- Use basic math to verify proper chemical formula ratios
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes
- Complete paperwork, sign Bill of Landings, document material transfers, placard vessels for safe transportation of product.
- Calculate, manage, and document the transfer of products to maintain acceptable inventory levels
- Climb on ladders to secure and open dome lids on tank trailers, shipping containers, and railcars.
- Follows all established safety rules and procedures required by Arr Maz and OSHA Standards
- Performs Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) as required
- Enters work orders into computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to ensure equipment remains in good working order
- Keep work area clean by completing routine housekeeping duties.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

- Position based in Mulberry, Florida
- Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.
- Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job
- Ability to lift 50lbs. repetitively (pulling and connecting hoses)
- Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time on concrete

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Ability to pass a job-related math exam and job-related DOT placarding exam
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Capable of driving a DOT tank trailer transport vehicle and forklift
- Ability to understand the basics of chemical properties and recognize potential hazards

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required
- Experience in a chemical related field, preferred.
- Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, highly desired.
- Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities, and pulmonary function test.