Chemical Operator

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry – and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you’ll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

The Chemical Operator will perform a wide variety of duties essential to the manufacture of chemical products while consistently adhering to all established safety and operating procedures.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently and safely operate and monitor equipment, valves and pumps
• Take readings and samples
• Handle raw materials and finished goods using proper PPE
• Prepare equipment for maintenance
• Perform line hook ups of assigned areas
• Understand, monitor, and operate a process within safety and operational procedures
• Complete all safety and quality training as required
• Operate heavy equipment
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) accurately
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Safely work with hazardous chemicals
• Work outdoors for long periods of time
• Repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs and structures
• Possible confined space entry
• Production candidates must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, which includes weekends and holidays on a routine basis and be willing and able to work overtime.

• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent

Experience Qualifications

• Preferred Prior chemical industry experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must have the ability to accurately perform basic mathematic equations and conversions.
• Good computer skills needed.
• SAP knowledge and experience a plus.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times a day.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and twisting required.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to operate equipment, check valves and perform accurate readings
• Must be able to wear full-body PPE, including chemical protective suites, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats and face shields.
• Must meet respirator fit-test requirements (half-mask, full-face, and SCBA) and maintain a clean-shaven face to ensure proper seal.
• Regularly operates and works around moving equipment
• Requires the use of both hands, with good finger dexterity to handle tools, equipment or materials.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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