Chemical Operator

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USALCO Savannah Plant, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently, and consistently performs to very high standards.

JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this role is responsible for manufacturing chemical products while assuring compliance is achieved in all company associated policies. The position requires a motivated, detail oriented, and results driven team player who:

• Incorporates safety and quality into every decision while performing day-to-day activities
• Effectively communicates with Supervisor and peers
• Can efficiently operate chemical processes and equipment to safely manufacture quality products
• Will actively seek out opportunities for process improvement and take full responsibility for collaborating with management and peers to implement approved changes in a timely manner.

The employee in this position will be a positive-natured, task-oriented individual with chemical manufacturing experience and significant mechanical aptitude. The Chemical Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant processes and equipment. The person must possess excellent communication skills necessary to keep Supervisor and peers informed of process status. This person must be personally and professionally motivated to work constructively with team members at all levels within the company, to execute job responsibilities

ROLES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

1. Responsible for the manufacture of Aluminum Sulfate and/or Sodium Aluminate and the maintenance of applicable machinery, storage tanks, and process capabilities which govern the entire operation.
2. Responsible for initiation and documentation of all technical information which may directly or indirectly relate to the process operation which includes, batch ticket, laboratory analysis of raw materials, SQA data and specifications of shipping strength and titration of Aluminum Sulfate & Sodium Aluminate.
3. Overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the process or processes assigned, including the safe