Chemical Operator at Valtris… · Bridgeport

Welcome to Valtris Specialty Chemicals

At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Summary

The Chemical Operator needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality measures, and other techniques for maximizing the safe and effective manufacture and packaging of finished goods.

Essential Responsibilities

• Storing, retrieving, using, and monitoring supplies used in the production process, including chemicals and packaging supplies to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Recording information, such as ingredients, weights, and temperature on batch sheets or log sheets.
• Safely operate equipment through all phases of production including startup, shut down, and change-over of products. Equipment includes blenders, bag filling stations, conveyors, jet dryers and forklifts
• Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes to maintain optimal run rates while maintaining safe operation
• Observing all company, local, state, and federal safety and quality regulations.
• Reporting accidents, safety violations, or other concerns.
• Assisting in planning and improving processes and product quality.
• Working with other team members to complete the production process.
• Perform routine housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work station.
• Meeting physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting 50 lbs., climbing, crouching, operating tools, and wearing safety gear.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Chemical and/or Powder Machine Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Basic mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to manually lift, push and move up to 50 lbs. throughout shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing protective gear when necessary
• Ability to work within an environment that requires bending, stooping, climbing, pushing/pulling, reaching (at or above shoulder height), twisting at the waist.
• Ability to work in an environment with the following conditions; chemical and mechanical operations, confined spaces, dust and fumes, working within safe proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery, and wearing personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate variety of electronic office equipment – computer, printer, radio, phone.
• At times, prolonged periods of sitting at desk working on computer/workstation and on calls.
• May occasionally need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May occasionally need to bend, stoop, reach and/or twist at the waist.
• Ability based upon position and need to perform duties/visit/walk through a manufacturing environment with the following conditions; chemical and mechanical operations, dust and fumes, working within safe but proximity to forklift and machine operations, exposure to heat and humidity, hearing or talking around loud machinery.
• Wearing of personal protective equipment as required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law