Chemical Process Operator - MGC Pure Chemicals America

Mesa, AZ 85212

About the Job

Job Title: Process Operator.

Reports to: Production Supervisor.

Schedule: 12 hour, rotating shift, 24/7 facility, 12pm to 12am.

MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. is an expanding and stable chemical manufacturing company located in Mesa/ Queen Creek area. We are looking for a qualified Process Operators to join our team.

Overview:

2nd Shift - $1.00 diff pay.

Responsible for various functions and activities related to the operation of the Production Department, including but not limited to raw material delivery, process operations, packaging, sampling and maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensuring strict compliance with the Company’s safety policies and procedures, taking immediate corrective action in the event a potential issue or unsafe behavior is observed.
Ensuring proper pass down by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, operating conditions, etc.
Pulls all samples throughout all processes and delivers samples to the lab.
Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends.
Utilizing process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates.
Perform required production quality control checks and ensuring that plant purification parameters are in spec.
Assist in the troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when problems occur.
Ensuring documentation is in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicating with Engineers, Lab Technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning scheduled maintenance activities.
Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting the company’s standards of continuous personal and professional development.
Participating in training and responding to emergency situations as required.
Ensuring that work stations are free from hazardous materials.

Skills / Abilities:

Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently and understand operation procedures.
Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle, as required.
Must be able to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation.
Must be able to read and operator computers.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule, which will require working at night, every other weekend and on occasional holidays.
Must be able to pass a respirator fit test examination.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma (or GED equivalent).
Minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process/Production Operator in a chemical work environment (preferred).

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

Prolonged periods standing and walking, working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on high elevation grating, work in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work outdoors with reasonable accommodations.
Must be physically able to bend or crawl into awkward spaces.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on an as needed basis.
Visual acuity to read instructions and operate machinery.
Outdoor exposure and seasonal extreme heat.

Safety Sensitive Position:

MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. designates this position as a safety-sensitive position based on the tasks and duties required of the employee holding the position and the company’s good faith belief that an employee’s current use of any drug could (a) impair or negatively affect the employee’s ability to perform the position, or (b) affect the employee’s and/or others’ safety and health, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 23-493(9), 23-493.06(A).

We offer an outstanding benefits package which includes: 89% employer paid medical, 80% employer paid dental, vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance and a matching 401k plan. Ten vacation days, five sick days, and sixteen paid holidays annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Source : MGC Pure Chemicals America