Blue Grass Chemical Specialties is seeking a chemical production operator who is motivated to become a leader within the company.
General Purpose: 2nd Shift Entry level position. Under the direction of the Plant Manager; mix and handle chemicals, record information and observations relating to the mixing process, troubleshoot issues with equipment, working as an integral part of the production team.
Essential Functions:
- Monitor tanks and instruments to ensure proper operation
- Manipulate the chemical process using controls, and other input devices to operate tanks
- Take chemical samples as required
- Examine equipment and tanks daily to identify any issues and report to supervisor
- Storing, retrieving, mixing and monitoring chemicals and metals used in the production process
- Recording information, such as acids, metals, weights and temperature
- Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes
- Working with all team members to complete the production process
- Must meet physical requirements of the position
- Operating a forklift
- Loading and unloading tanker and cargo trucks
- Observing all safety and quality regulations
- Adherence to BGCS attendance policies
Non-Essential Functions:
- Reporting safety violations or other concerns
- Assist in planning and improving processes and product quality
- Keeping up with maintenance, cleaning and waste water treatment process
- Attend required OSHA training
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Forklift experience (Will train)
- Understanding of chemical processes
- Aptitude for mechanics
- Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
- Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
- Position requires highest attention to detail
- Effectively work within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel levels
Special Position Requirements: Duties for this position include seeing, listening, writing, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds in the manufacturing plant; tilting drums weighing up to 624 pounds. Forklift operation. Employees are expected to wear personal protective gear such as respirators, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, boots and /or protective coveralls when assigned duty warrants these precautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift Availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
Company's website:
- bluegrasschemical.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
- No