Chemical Process Operator - Rotating Shift

Job Title: Process Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Operator to handle various functions and activities related to the operation of the Production Department. This includes raw material delivery, process operations, packaging, sampling, and light maintenance. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, have experience in a manufacturing environment, and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Uphold company safety policies and take immediate corrective actions in the event a potential issue occurs or when unsafe behavior is observed.

• Ensure proper pass downs by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift.

• Pull samples throughout all processes and deliver samples to the lab.

• Monitor and accurately record temperatures, pressures, and rates of flow for upward or downward trends.

• Utilize process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates.

• Perform production quality control checks and ensure that plant purification parameters are in spec.

• Assist with troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when problems occur.

• Ensure documentation is in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians, Lab Technicians, and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities.

• Actively assume personal accountability for meeting the company's standards of continuous personal and professional development.

• Participate in training and respond to emergency situations as required.

• Actively comply with all operating policies and procedures.

• Ensure that workstations are free from hazardous materials.

• Awareness of ISO 9001 standards.

• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process/Production Operator in a chemical work environment.

• Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently and understand operation procedures.

• Possess a current, valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Ability to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation.

• Ability to read and operate computers.

• Capability to work a 12-hour shift schedule, including nights, every other weekend, and occasional holidays.

• Pass a respirator fit test examination.

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent).

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a wide range of perks and benefits, including 89% employer-paid medical insurance, low-cost dental and vision insurance, a 401K plan with employer matching, life insurance, and prescription safety glasses coverage. Employees receive annual allowances for safety shoes, 16 paid holidays per year, vacation time that increases with tenure, and sick leave. Our company also offers unique benefits like employee lunches, anniversary trips, and uniform services.

Work Environment & Schedule

Work in a chemical processing facility that is very clean and well-kept. There are stringent safety regulations in place to ensure safe handling of chemicals. The facility operates on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with overtime pay for hours worked over 10.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.22 - $26.72

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FOREST GROVE,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.