Chemical Plant Operator

Ecolab, the global leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Chemical Plant Operator! This role is responsible for loading and unloading bulk and packaged raw materials and finished goods, emptying containers and ensuring that the daily schedule is met safely and efficiently.

What You Will Do:

• Packages finished goods using established procedures; including bottles, bins, drums, cans, bags and bulk tankers. Affixes proper labels to packages along with markings as directed.
• Accurately reports packaging activities on established forms such as batch sheets and process orders. Works under guidelines prescribed by pick tickets, bills of lading, production schedules, etc. Initiates maintenance work orders, when necessary.
• Washes equipment, hoses, fittings, etc., using established procedures.
• Assists the Process Operator in formulating batches and maintaining operation of the department.
• Loads and unloads bulk raw materials, finished goods, equipment, etc., as directed. Operates package and truck scales, signs bills of lading for bulk shipments, acts as weigh master.
• Responsible for reporting any discrepancies in counts to the Inventory Coordinator so that corrections can be made to SAP-WM and SAP as needed. Assist with investigation process to determine reasons for product discrepancies.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Position Details:

• Plant location: Ellwood City, PA
• Work week and shift: Rotating schedule: Week 1: 11pm-7am; Week 2: 3pm-11pm; Week 3: 7am-3pm
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
• Must be able to participate in respirator fitness, if required
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a chemical and/or manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Ability to understand systems, pumps, read meters, basic quality control data and to track mixing and quality information (mix logs, batch adjustments, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic quality control tests (take samples, perform pH tests)
• Excellent attention to detail; must be able to simultaneously mix several tanks andaccurately complete related documents
• Ability to read and match numbers on shipping records, labels, raw materials and finished goods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

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