Chemical Operator

About Spectra Colors

Spectra® Colors Corp was established in 1987, is a leading global supplier for specialty dyes/colorants for a variety of industries and applications. Our COLORANTS are used by manufacturers of Food, Drugs, Inks, HI &I, Wax, Candles, among others.

Chemical Operator - Summary

The Chemical Operator is responsible for the day-to-day safe operations of the Technical Mix/Blending Room.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for making all batches size and all aspects of the blending department processes.
• Must accurately weigh all materials per Job Sheet for amount of product to be packaged, the chemicals to be used, processing & packaging instructions.
• Prepares work station area by staging raw materials & tools, setting process controls & configure, and/or packaging supplies utilizing a fork lift.
• Report any variance in weighing or equipment to the supervisor so to maintain consistency in all mixes
• Must maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards
• Follow all job procedures as written in the Quality Assurance Manual
• Must wear respiratory protection when working in the mix room or performing other tasks in the warehouse or production facilities.
• Must safely operate the sit-down forklift to move and gather material in the facilities. Forklift Certification Required.
• Safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection and steel toed boots/shoes are required to be worn at all times in production areas
• The employee shall maintain compliance with all SCC Safety Standards as well as EHS rules/requirements of the site at all times
• Position will entail standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 60 pounds throughout shift. Successful applicants should be very detail-oriented and able to work with little supervision.

Work Environment: Typical machine shop environment, including exposure to sharp edges, pinch points, powered rotating equipment, shavings, chips, dust, chemicals and noise. Safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection and steel toed boots/shoes are required to be worn at all times in production areas. Based on OSHA regulations and requirements, the use of respirators or a form of respirator such as half-face, full-face cartridge, PAPR, APR, are required to perform essential functions of this job.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements: This position shall maintain compliance with Federal, State & Local OSHA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration) Regulations, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), NJDEP (New Jersey Department Environmental Protection), DOT (Department of Transportation regulations) at all times.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (some college is a plus)
• Excellent attendance and performance record.
• Excellent safety record with a demonstrated ability to approach safety issues proactively.
• Excellent mechanical and spatial aptitude.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. We offer Market Competitive Compensation: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick Time, 401(k). Company Paid Medical. Life Insurance, Disability, Dental, and Vision Plans are offered as well.

Work Location:

One location – Kearny, NJ.

Job Type: Full-time - 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week with occasional weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Chemical Production Operators: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person