Chemical Operator

Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to produce products and package materials for Heraeus Epurio LLC, meeting customer specifications. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Packaging Responsibilities:

• Measure and weigh chemical ingredients, according to procedure.
• Read and understand batch procedures and work instructions including related MSDSs (material safety data sheets).
• Record operational data, such as weights, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
• Draw samples of products for the Analytical Department.
• Observe safety precautions to prevent overflow, fires, explosions or spills.  
• Notify internal resources as directed to troubleshoot technical issues with equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines for handling materials and equipment with the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of working area and equipment to avoid contamination.

Production Responsibilities:

• Read and follow batch procedures, work instructions, and related Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients accordingly.
• Operate equipment for chemical purification or reaction during product processing.
• Monitor instruments (gauges, flowmeters, recorders) to ensure process conditions are maintained.
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, and flow as directed by supervision.
• Modify equipment settings to optimize reaction speed, product quality, or yield per supervisor guidance.
• Record operational data including temperatures, pressures, ingredients, and test results.
• Collect product samples for QC analysis at designated stages to assess chemical properties.
• Retrieve analytical results via SharePoint and SAP.
• Use SAP for goods issue/receipt (GI/GR) transactions during processing steps.
• Identify and escalate process issues, providing timely updates to supervision.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent spills, fires, explosions, or overflows.
• Inspect equipment for leaks or malfunctions and shut down if necessary.  Notify internal teams to troubleshoot equipment issues as directed.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow safety guidelines for handling materials and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment per 5S standards.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is required
• Basic chemistry, reading and math skills are required
• Five years’ of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred
• Self-starter with an attention to detail required
• Organizational skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to multi-task are required
• Knowledge of equipment such as pumps, ovens, stirrers, dryers and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance is preferred