Chemical Operator
Posted on: 1 Oct 2021
Piedmont, SC
Job Description
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Utilization of both manual and automated control systems along with analytical results to monitor and adjust the process as needed to produce a consistent, in specification product
Identify, troubleshoot and diagnose process and equipment issues
Perform light maintenance and prepare equipment for others to safely perform maintenance
Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications
Position requires rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation
Ability to respond to call out and work overtime as needed
Safe and environmentally responsible operation of all aspects of a batch chemical process
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
3+ years experience in a chemical production environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Experience with forklift operation
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position including climbing stairs, ladders, lift 55 pounds, connect hoses, operate manual valves, wear FRC uniforms and full face respirator (clean-shaven)
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
Excellent mechanical aptitude
Positive "can do" attitude
Ability to be safe, flexible innovative, honest and self starting
Proficient in MS Office
Ashland Inc.
Covington, KY
Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an American chemical company which operates in more than 100 countries. Headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, the company traces its roots back to the city of Ashland, Kentucky, where it was headquartered from 1924 to 1999. The company currently has five wholly owned divisions, which include Chemical Intermediates and Solvents, Composites, Industrial Specialties, Personal and Home Care, & Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture. Until 2017, the company was the primary manufacturer of Valvoline.
Ashland has been almost a century in the making. Throughout our evolution from oil company to diversified chemicals conglomerate, to a global specialty chemicals company, we’ve advanced by becoming ever more capable of adding unique value to customer products.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees6,500+
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Website
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