Pre Process / Chemical Operator in Hatfield, Massachusetts at Spring Valley

Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking Pre Process / Chemical Operator to join our team!

Responsibilities include:

· Weigh all incoming chemicals prior to storage.

· Follow formula sheets to prepare pre-mixes in accordance to SOP’s.

· Remove contents of 55 gallon drums by auger or pouring and place into a pre-mix container or tote.

· Move tech materials from chemical storage area to the process room.

· Transport tote tanks from the process room tot eh injection room by means of forklift, pallet jack or other equipment.

· Place tote at proper station in the injection room and hook up to the heating system.

· Relocate tote to the injection system for use in the process and ensure proper temperature and hook-up.

· Remove empty totes from the injection room to the pre-process room.

· Triple rinse drums with a solvent or water as required prior to disposal from the chemical storage area.

· Complete all paperwork necessary and record each transaction.

· Clean mixers when necessary.

· Responsible for spill control and clean up as directed and in accordance with Company procedures.

· Ensure sprays are working properly and maintained.

· Perform other duties as directed.

Pay & Perks:

• $25 per hour starting pay based on experience.
• We offer cross training opportunities in other areas of production.
• Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days
• Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
• 401k with Company match available after 60 days
• Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED required

· Valid forklift certification or pass necessary training for forklift certification

· Able to properly don all necessary personal protective equipment including a respirator.

· Able to work with minimum supervision

· Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

Good computer skills to input data

Verbal communication skills and able to work in a team environment

Mechanical knowledge helpful