Chemical Process Operator Jobs

Role Description:
The Chemical Process Operator performs all chemical process tests required to maintain chemical balance and material mixtures necessary for operation. Operate and control systems and adjust equipment including wash water and wastewater solutions, oils and materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Understands and complies with position related safety SOP’s and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Waste-Water Treatment Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
Perform required chemical process tests to maintain prescribed chemical balance or material mixture necessary for operation of equipment. Sample solutions at prescribed intervals to assure proper chemical balance and measures waste content.
Mix and maintain solutions in the operation for the process washer, deionizers, coolant systems, water treatment and soluble oil filtration systems. Responsible for handling, mixing and storage of chemicals and compounds.
Prepare chemical wash solutions for the washer involving measuring chemicals in liquid or dry form, mixing chemicals, testing for chemical make-up and use of chemical handling and safety equipment. Prepare batches of soluble oil mixture according to prescribed percentages.
Setup, tend, adjust and maintain washer and waste water equipment including changing filters and cleaning filter screens.
Install, maintain, repair and assist with overhaul pumps, piping, plumbing and support equipment.
Monitor and maintain and report the Hazardous Waste Program as required.
Unload and store barrel, tote or bulk materials deliveries such as oil and chemicals. Deliver materials to ready for use places. Maintain inventory records of supplies used in process.
Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Write and perform maintenance work orders as required.
Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken.
Notify supervisor of poor-quality material or supplies
Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
Requirements:
Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents
Able to stand for a long duration of time, in excess of 8 hours a day
Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
Able to lift 40 pounds overhead; push/pull 800 lb drums using hand truck
Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
Able to climb stairs frequently.
The starting hourly base for this role is $28.62 and goes up to $36.78 depending on years of service within the company. Please note that the wage provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for California residents. The wage could be different for applicants who do not reside in California.
Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with yearly revenues of approximately $7 billion. Today, we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.
Did you know….
Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
Metal and glass packaging we produce are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
We produce more than 160 million containers per day across the country?
Ardagh Metal Beverage North America produces more than 15 billion cans and can ends annually?
Approximately 75% of aluminum ever produced is still in use today?
Aluminum cans, with 73%, have the highest recycled content among all beverage containers?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
Ardagh Group North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
For more information on Ardagh Group, visit www.ardaghgroup.com.