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What is the role of a Chemical Operator at Innophos?

The Chemical Operator position at Innophos is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Manufacturing field.

Where is this Chemical Operator job located?

Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Chemical Operator role?

Full-time or part-time position

Chemical Operator job near me in Nashville, Tennessee at Innophos

Chemical Operator

Innophos is seeking a direct hire Acid Plant Treater to work in our Nashville location. The Acid Plant Treater has the overall responsibility to maintain the safety, quality, and environmental effectiveness of the departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall efficient operation of the chemical production process in one of several production units. This includes understanding and maintaining records for safety, quality, housekeeping, environmental compliance, & production output, etc.
Utilizes an HMI system to monitor process and storage tanks or hopper levels, understands and manages process operating parameters to ensure efficient operation, operates and troubleshoots all equipment and instrumentation, adjusts and cleans equipment, and records data on appropriate logs and spreadsheets, as well as in JDE E1 system (our ERP system)
Depending on the process, this may require safely and efficiently unloading raw material railcars, packaging phosphoric or polyphosphoric acid into railcars, bulk trucks, totes, & varying sizes of drums, inspecting and maintaining process filters, mills, and sieving screens
Moves pallets, containers, and equipment, throughout a restricted space, using a forklift

Shift

Rotating Shift – 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:30 pm-10:30 pm), 3rd shift (10:30 pm-6:30 am) Monday - Sunday
Initially assigned to 1st shift for training
Required to rotate between all 3 shifts – shift premium applied on 2nd and 3rd shifts
Alternative work schedules may be required based on site business needs
Eligible for overtime pay on hours worked that exceed 8/day, 8 consecutive and 40/week
Bi-weekly paid on Friday’s

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Valid Driver's License required
High School Diploma or GED required
Must be available to work changing/rotating shifts and schedules
Must be computer literate
Must be capable of becoming a licensed lift truck operator
Must be capable of accurately completing log sheets/reports, both paper and electronic, understanding written material, performing basic mathematics, and making appropriate transactions in E1
Demonstrate knowledge of process flow description (PFD), key process control points, process description, round sheets and data sheets, analytical specifications and their control, all relevant job analyses, and appropriate troubleshooting
Demonstration of the above knowledge includes written and oral testing and actual operation of equipment, to meet minimum standards of acceptability
Must have a good attendance record
Must have 3+ years of industrial chemical operator experience
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Environmental and/or Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, bending, standing
Daily climbing (of process area stairs) and operation of moving equipment (forklift)
Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs
Able to wear a respirator (must comply with facial hair policy) and other required personal protective equipment

Wages start at $34.64/hour in accord with the labor contract

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

$34.64 - $34.64 an hour

Chemical Operator in Nashville, Tennessee at Innophos

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