Dryside Operator - Night shift

Position: Dryside Operator

Location: Syracuse, NY

Shift: 12h night shift (6pm - 6am)

Reports to: Plant Manager

Compensation: 31.51$ per hour

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Scope of the Position

The position will support the plant operations in the dry side area and support the plant by completing all required chemical operator duties and responsibilities with attention to safety.

Key Responsibilities

Produces Sodium Nitrite and other products according to Chemtrade Standards and quality procedures
• Performs pre-start safety and operating checks and operate mobile equipment such as skid steer loader, scissor lift, and forklift
• Operates and maintains process equipment critical to operating plant
• Performs general maintenance and equipment installation when maintenance crew is not available
• Completes and maintains safety, quality, and ISO documentation and records
• Coordinates production schedules with Production/Shipping Supervisor
• Performs routine chemical analysis of products as required
• Checks tank levels and ensure that tanks do not overflow during transfer
• Reports affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality
• Performs other duties as assigned by management
• Performs routine analysis on the cooling tower water samples
• Reports any process deficiencies and issues to the Lead Operator and Supervisors.
• Assist the Utility operator on movement of rail cars.
• Performs routine housekeeping on assigned areas this includes both daily and weekly.
• Performs safety inspections as assigned by Management

What You Need To Be Successful

• Work rotating shift, with occasional needs of working overtime
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a Qualified Shift Operator.
• Experience operating a skid steer loader, scissor lift, forklift, Trackmobile or other heavy equipment a plus
• Must be able to perform general chemical analysis skills - including bench tests, hydrometer use, titration analysis
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and computer knowledge
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision, is highly motivated, energetic, and enjoys working as part of a team

CHEMTRADE is a publically traded (TSX: CHE.UN) chemical manufacturing and handling company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with 65+ locations across North America and Brazil. Chemtrade provides industrial chemicals and services to our customers in three main business segments; Sulphur & Performance Chemicals, Water Solutions and Electrochemicals. Chemtrade is a reliable industry partner to the Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment and Food & Beverage industries. We are also the largest producer of high purity sulphuric acid for the semiconductor industry in North America. Chemtrade is committed to the codes and ethics of Responsible Care 14001.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Chemtrade is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will, where possible, provide accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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