Chemical Operator

Who We Are:

Founded in 1980, Rowell Chemical Corporation has grown its products and services to include chemical manufacturing, bulk truckload distribution and regional storage for various manufacturers. Unwavering commitment to customer service, quality, safety and value has been the key to Rowell's success. A product of particular note is Sodium Hypochlorite, which is offered in a variety of strengths. We also offer Crystal Hypochlorite, which through a series of special filtering steps, produces a bleach solution of extraordinary quality.

Job Summary:

Key duties will include loading/unloading trucks, railcars and barges with a variety of chemical products. Chemical operators will run a small batch manufacturing operation within the terminal.

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• Load and unload barges, tank cars and tank trucks with a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Running a small batch manufacturing process.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the manufacturing/unloading/loading operations.
• Contribute to safety and quality meetings.
• Identify maintenance work and work with the Terminal or Manufacturing Supervisors to facilitate repairs as necessary.
• Perform incidental maintenance work on equipment as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance work on buildings and property as needed.
• General housekeeping of work area and other misc. duties as necessary.

Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-4 Years of chemical manufacturing and/or distribution experience.
• 1-5 Years of manufacturing or other heavy industrial experience.
• Must be able to read/write/speak English.
• Must be proficient in basic mathematics.
• Must be able to pass a position based physical fitness test.

Skills & Ability

• Experience with driving OTR trucks either on the road or in a plant environment.
• Experience with Safety and/or Quality programs.
• Experience handling Chlor-Alkali, flammable/combustible, petroleum or other hazardous materials.
• Experience with computers programs including Microsoft Office products.

Safety Expectations

• Maintain and promote safe practices and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure availability of personal protective equipment.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires lifting and handling of heavy objects; must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to push, pull, sit, stand, crouch, reach, and have visual acuity.
• Ability to climb ladders and storage tank stairs (approx. 50' in height) for maintenance, inspection, and gauging operations.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to run & help maintain process equipment.
• Able to wear PPE (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, respirator and safety work boots) as required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Monday – Friday (full-time).
• Possible overtime.