Chemical Blender I

Position Summary:Safely perform liquid or solid batch type chemical operations associated with devulcanizers, batch stills, molds, fermenting tanks, steam-jacketed kettles and or reactor vessels. Handle chemicals in accordance with written or verbal instruction. Perform routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Conduct and log QA/QC of product. Work well within a team atmosphere.Work Environment:Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employee will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odors environment. Depending on exact position, employee may need to: Operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.Essential Functions:Ability to successfully use heating and cooling systems per standard operating procedures and employee trainingUse exothermic and endothermic reaction training to recognize an abnormal chemical reaction situationContact the proper supervisor or maintenance personnel if abnormal situation occursFill out proper mass balance after chemical reaction has been finished and final product weight has been measuredWork with proper HSE personnel to handle any wastes generated during chemical reactionProficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting.Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating proceduresSample, test and log results of materials and products, as required, to ensure quality and control of product.Blend chemical per manufacturing specifications. No substitutions or modifications without supervisor's authorizationUse proper container for the finished blended material, making sure all proper labeling is appliedVerify the correct batch number is applied to the container and quality control sample is collected a properly storedMaintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in the performance of day-to-day proceduresInventory supplies received and consumed accordinglyAssists other workers in preparing and maintaining equipmentStarts pumps and agitators, turns valves, or moves controls of processing equipment to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicalsFollow the appropriate Hazmat clean up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility SupervisorMaintain the highest levels of sanitation in order to preserve the quality of the productQualifications:High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)Ability to use various power tools safelyBasic knowledge of various pumps and valvesForklift Certification preferred, but not requiredPreferred welding experienceSkills & Abilities:Computer Skills: Have basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.All employees of Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC, and its subsidiaries are required to adhere to the following:• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English fluently• Adhere to guidelines, policies, and procedures as described in the Jacam handbook• Adhere to Jacam's Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employmentEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.