Job Description

Chemical Operator

Primary Location: Peekskill

Location: Peekskill, NY, US, 10566

Remote or On-Site: On-Site

Shift: 12-hour shift on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule 24/7

Nightshift positions available 7:00PM-7:00AM

Hourly: $28.91/hr

Position Summary/Objective:

The Chemical Operator is responsible for mixing/blending of materials, operation of process equipment, material handling, instrument monitoring, record keeping, and forklift operation. Must follow all safety procedures and act in a safe manner at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Efficiently operate equipment: adding materials at designated times and observing chemical reactions; monitor gauges, samples and recorders to ensure timely completion of quality batches per production schedule.
• Adjust controls and valves to maintain systems at specified temperature, pressure and speed.
• Maintain housekeeping at excellent levels, keeping the tanks, floor and reactor deck areas clean.
• Required to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Wear necessary safety equipment and follow company established Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Required Education and Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Possess intermediate computer skills (Use computerized process system, Internet, email, etc.)
• Physical strength is required to operate manual process equipment. Must meet lifting requirements (55 lbs.) and pass physical requirements.
• Must demonstrate ability to be self-directed working with minimal supervision
• Experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment
• An understanding and awareness of chemicals and their nature, hazards, safety and health issues etc. (SDS's, use of PPE etc.) is beneficial

Benefits: We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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