Job Description

Chemical Process Operator

Perform all chemical process tests required to maintain chemical balance and material mixture for D&I operations. Mix solutions and materials. Operate and maintain systems and equipment. Technician has primary responsibility for chemical control of wash water, waste and soluble oil for D&I operations.

Location: Bradley, IL

Salary: $31.36- $33.58 per hour – Chemical Process Operator

Benefits: Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees.

Chemical Process Operator duties and responsibilities:

• Under the overall general supervisor of the shift supervisor performs all required chemical process test required to maintain prescribed chemical balance or material mixture necessary for operation of equipment used to manufacture containers.
• Sample solutions at prescribed intervals to assure proper chemical balance and measures waste content. When waste content reaches maximum levels, add chemicals or dumps and prepares new batch.
• Samples solutions at prescribed intervals and adjusts soluble or solutions accordingly.
• Mix and maintain solutions in the operation of the process washers. Deionizers, coolant systems, water treatment, soluble oil filtration system, oil-water separation.
• Responsible for handling, mixing and storage of all chemicals and compounds.
• Prepare initial fresh chemical was solutions for the process water involving measuring chemicals in liquid and /or dry form, mixing chemicals, testing for chemical make-up and use of chemical handling and safety equipment.
• Prepare initial or fresh batch of soluble oil mixture according to prescribed percentages for use in D&I presses and cuppers.
• Performs other related duties as required
• The above information reflects the general job duties and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years old
• High School diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Equivalent with 3+ years working with waster water treatment processes/systems
• Working in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred).
• Must be able to withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer and winter months.
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.
• Effective record keeping skills and the ability to focus on details
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as well as work on elevated stationary platforms and withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer months.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, good record keeping, and precision abilities is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, either nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., or days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends and overtime as business needs dictate.
• This position requires union membership after 55 working days.

Preferred Requirements:

• OSHA/Forklift Trainer Certified
• Beverage Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of AS400

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