- General purpose: As a Production Operator you will be responsible for manufacturing custom chemicals that are used in the fertilizer & mining, industrial minerals, and road construction industries. Work Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday with some weekend and overtime work.

ACTIVITIES

- Load/unload products from/to bulk storage tanks, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated tank trailers, overseas shipping containers, railcars, totes and drums.
- Connect/disconnect chemical and utility hoses, open/close valves and transfer materials using liquid and solid transfer systems.
- Transfer materials from various tanks and railcars. Blend materials in tanks. Accurately measure products in tanks by using a gauge tape.
- Uses basic math to verify proper chemical formula ratios and material volumes for transferring, blending, and loading.
- Troubleshoot equipment and processes, as required. Perform autonomous maintenance tasks.
- Complete paperwork, sign Bill of Ladings, document material transfers, placard vessels for safe transportation of product.
- Calculate, manage, and document the transfer of products to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
- Climb on ladders to secure and open dome lids on DOT tank trailers, overseas shipping containers and railcars.
- Follows all established safety rules and procedures required by ArrMaz and OSHA Standards.
- Performs Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), as required.
- Perform quality testing per work instructions, maintain appropriate documentation, and enter quality data into ERP System.
- Enters work orders into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
- Keep work area clean by completing routine housekeeping duties.
- Build shop floor papers, transfer materials, adjust stock amounts, and receipt materials in ERP System.
- Perform facility upkeep including lawn maintenance and snow removal.
- Move totes, drums, and equipment using a forklift, pallet jack, or other small industrial equipment.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

- Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.
- Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively (pulling and connecting hoses)
- Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time on concrete.
- Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities, and pulmonary function test. (Must also follow facial hair guidelines.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Ability to pass a job-related math exam and job-related DOT placarding exam.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Capable of driving a forklift.
- Ability to understand the basics of chemical properties and recognize potential hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
- Experience in a chemical related field, preferred.
- Ability to use computers, required; Experience, preferred.