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Chemical Operator-Mapleton

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

We are looking to hire a Chemical Operator. This role located in  Mapleton, IL. This role will perform manufacturing duties related to the production of bulk chemicals. These duties include both manual operations and computerized DCS system.

Essential Job Functions

• Comply with all corporate and plant policies, procedures, guidelines, and work instructions pertaining to safety; and attend all mandatory safety meetings and training sessions.
• Conduct plant operations in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Intervene in potentially unsafe situations and unsafe acts. Report any unsafe conditions or equipment and any accident or injury immediately.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment when conducting work activities.
• Utilize and maintain proper housekeeping in your work area.
• Have a working knowledge of the hazards and proper handling procedures of materials used on a regular basis.
•  Inspect and provide for the safe operations of all tools and equipment used on the job.
• Follows all established procedures to avoid contamination of the environment and complies with proper disposal of wastes.
• Performs product/material sampling of hazardous chemicals per SOP's/work instructions.
• Receives and unloads raw materials, both bulk and drums.
• Loads bulk trucks and railcars, intermediate bulk containers and obtains the appropriate shipment samples.
• Performs container labeling, weighing and recording of all pertinent information.
• Conducts a thorough shift handover of all equipment and processing information that has occurred during the course of the shift. Ensures that assigned work is up-to-date and work area is left in a neat and orderly manner.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent with completion of math courses preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the chemical industry preferred
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Knowledge and proficient use of computers
• Understanding of safety & environmental rules and procedures preferred
• Must complete Level I & II of Mapleton's Operator Certification Training Program
• Mechanical aptitude to perform process equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Operates Powered Industrial trucks.
• Must be able to climb rail cars, ladders and stairs (3 stories).

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.