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Apex Systems Chemical Operator 2045694 in CHICAGO, Illinois
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Job#: 2045694
Job Description:
Actively hiring for Chemical/Machine Operators who are looking for a long term home in Chicago, IL! Scheduling in-person interviews immediately!Forconsideration, please email your updated resume to:[emailprotected]{cfemail="6634160f08071600030a260716031e151f1512030b154805090b"}
Weekly Pay + Benefits
Position:Chemical Operator / Machine Operator
(Candidate MUST have High School Degree or GED and alsobe willing to be clean shaven for Respirator safety)
Pay:\$25/hr avg(Raise to \$29/hr after 6 month training period)
Shift:12 hour shifts (Overtime available if wanted)
Location:Chicago, IL - on-site
Responsibilities:
- Production Operator handles, stores, and transports chemical materials, operates, monitors, and controls continuous batch processed.
- Operate equipment such as mixers, pumps, belt dryers, spray dryers, mills, filters, cranes, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, calciners, boilers, and other plant equipment.
- Responsible for the proper operation of the processes using field controls & PLC/DCSs, and troubleshooting process issues. Consistently completes operator standard work in a timely manner and takes accountability for actions.
- Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown; complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, forklift inspection reports, etc. as requested, and housekeeping.
- Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation using small hand tools.
- Sample and analyze plant material to maintain quality standards and take corrective action as needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise and vibration. Ability to observe safety rules and practices and wear all safety-related equipment required by the specific task being performed. Ability to read warning signs, hazard labels, operating procedures, and log sheets. Hear warning sirens and emergency evacuation alarms.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure in both English and metric system.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Forklift certification
Qualifications:
- High school diploma (or GED) required.
- Willing to be clean shaven for Respirator safety.
- 1 to 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (preferred)
- Applicants need to have strong reading (English), math and technical skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing environment.
- A good safety and attendance record.
- Thorough understanding of the importance of customer service and the ability to work cooperatively
- Ability to understand and comply with all company policies
- Open to Overtime
- Ability to wear full coverage PPE.
- Meet or exceed production requirements
- Preventive maintenance of equipment
- Maintai ing accurate record keeping within the department & clean working environment.
- Assists in performance documentation of Daily Area Safety Inspections.