Chemical Operator

Chemical Operator

Optima has several openings for Chemical Operator Trainees. These jobs require some moderate/heavy lifting, and mechanical or chemical experience is a plus. Optima is a 24 hour operation, thus candidates must be able and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma and above average math skills are required.

Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily:

• Driving forklift
• Directing/Training other employees
• Setting up pumps, hoses, etc. for use
• Setting up reactors, tanks, etc. for use
• Climbing into reactors and tanks to clean and inspect them
• Lifting bags of raw materials (20 to 80 lbs. each)
• Reading gauges
• Recording data on batch sheets, inventory sheets, etc…
• Working 12 hour shifts, sometimes at nights and weekends
• Working outside in the elements year round
• Pumping and general handling of chemicals (some toxic, flammable, corrosive)
• Repairing equipment as needed
• Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc…)
• Moving drums (sometimes by hand) weighing as much as 450 lbs.
• Filling of containers of various sizes
• Pressurinzing, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
• Loading and unloading of truck by forklift or hand as necessary
• Training of less experienced operators
• Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed

We are seeking dedicated and goal oriented individuals.

Optima offers a good benefit package, competitive wages, and excellent advancement potential. Wages will be determined commensurate with level of experience.

• Individual and family health insurance plan
• 401K savings plan
• Company contribution to 401 K plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Bonus program
• Pre-employment screening will be completed to include:
• Drug screening tests
• Optima technical competency test
• Background checks'
• 'Benefit Conditions:
• Waiting period may applyCOVID-19 Precaution(s):
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail