Chemical Operator

  • InChem Corporation Expired
  • Rock Hill, South Carolina
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Objective

The Chemical Operator is responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical

processes. Monitors instruments, adjust valves and gauges, and interprets chemical reactions.

**Essential Functions

1. Operate a variety of process equipment, including reaction systems, distillation systems, filters,

extractors, reactors, pumps, and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.

2. Load and unload raw materials, intermediates, and finished products into and out of process

equipment.

3. Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices.

4. Monitor and record reactions, noting changes in chemical and physical properties and

compositional changes of substances.

5. Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum

levels.

6. Maintain log of gauge readings, shift production, and equipment malfunctions.

7. Communicate job status to incoming shift.

8. Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment.

9. Maneuver drums and other containers on pallets

10. Troubleshoot process and/or equipment problems.

11. Report/record mechanical/process problems.

12. Sample, control, and maintain plant quality.

13. Operate forklift.

14. Complete plant data/batch sheets.

15. Work in accordance with HSEQ best practice.

16. Perform required housekeeping and maintain orderliness.

17. Attend all safety meetings/trainings as required.

18. Wear all appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required.

19. Other duties as assigned.

**Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, fumes or airborne

particles, toxic chemicals (including high and low pH), flammable materials, high, precarious places and

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Objective

The Chemical Operator is responsible for operating chemical plant machines and entire chemical

processes. Monitors instruments, adjust valves and gauges, and interprets chemical reactions.

**Essential Functions

1. Operate a variety of process equipment, including reaction systems, distillation systems, filters,

extractors, reactors, pumps, and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.

2. Load and unload raw materials, intermediates, and finished products into and out of process

equipment.

3. Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices.

4. Monitor and record reactions, noting changes in chemical and physical properties and

compositional changes of substances.

5. Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum

levels.

6. Maintain log of gauge readings, shift production, and equipment malfunctions.

7. Communicate job status to incoming shift.

8. Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment.

9. Maneuver drums and other containers on pallets

10. Troubleshoot process and/or equipment problems.

11. Report/record mechanical/process problems.

12. Sample, control, and maintain plant quality.

13. Operate forklift.

14. Complete plant data/batch sheets.

15. Work in accordance with HSEQ best practice.

16. Perform required housekeeping and maintain orderliness.

17. Attend all safety meetings/trainings as required.

18. Wear all appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) as required.

19. Other duties as assigned.

**Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to loud noises, fumes or airborne

particles, toxic chemicals (including high and low pH), flammable materials, high, precarious places and

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Job ID: 483664980
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025

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