Job Description

Job Description :

Chemical Operator

Huntsman’s Advanced Materials Division is now searching for a Chemical Operator for our plant located in Rock Hill, SC .

In summary, as the Chemical Operator, you will:  

•  Document operating and quality conditions of plant equipment and processes.
• Notify appropriate personnel when operating and quality conditions are not met and respond accordingly.
• Transfer materials into or out of drums, bags, tankers, railcars or other types of containers that may require heavy lifting (in excess of 55 lbs.) above the waistline.
• Move and connect chemical hoses to pumps, reactors, tanks, tank wagons, and other equipment.
• Maneuver drums, and other containers weighing up to 550 lbs. to position on pallets for filling and storage.
• Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment such as tanks, pipes, hoses, pumps, etc. Use of tools, compressed gas equipment, rigging, and other operations involving equipment maintenance.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Tyvek suits, rubber gloves, rubber boots, and full-face respirators when handling chemicals or performing tasks where PPE is required.
• Complete all Safety training as required to include confined space training and/or rescue training.
• Any other assigned duties.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and prefer additional educational experiences
• Two years prior experience working in a chemical plant or similar environment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be extremely safety oriented.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are critical.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete reports and documents as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Possess/demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn skills and knowledge of chemistry and math to fulfill duties of this position.
• Ability to drive a forklift in a safe manner.
• Physical ability to climb and work from stairs, ladders, and tank wagon access.
• Position requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, stretching, turning valves, and moving portable equipment such as pumps, filters, hoses, and pallets.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed regularly to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to elevated places.
• The ability to work safely with chemicals is also a requirement.
• Lifting more than 55 lbs., frequent standing, standing and twisting, walking, climbing stair and ladders, pushing/pulling, overhead and horizontal reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, grasping, forceful gripping/pinching.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift and be open to any shift

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local. 

 
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