Job Description

Hourly Wage: $22.05 
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Chemical Operator to join our team, starting at $24.13 per hour with growth potential to over $30.00 per hour!

The Chemical Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and processes. This role involves monitoring and adjusting equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring product quality. The Chemical Operator will work closely with team members to meet production goals and maintain a safe work environment.

This role is on-site in Tyrone, Pa. 

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor manufacturing equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and report any deviations.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health, safety, and process safety standards and procedures. Report hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental and production data, equipment performance, and maintenance activities.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production targets and support continuous improvement initiatives. Communicates plant status with relief and coworkers.
• Participate in training programs to stay current with operational procedures and safety standards.
• Utilize computers and systems for reporting and communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are equivalent in skill to job requirements.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Employee must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including days and nights, holidays and weekends and overtime.
• Employee must successfully pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous experience working rotating shifts and/or shifts other than daylight.
• Advanced mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans 
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

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