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Boulder Scientific Company Chemical Operator - Production in Mead, Colorado
Chemical Operator - Production
Mead, CO
Full Time
Production
Entry Level
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Earning potential of $29.00 per hour; 1st year earning potential $66,500 with bonus at target and 2nd year potential $72,000 with bonus at target
The Production Operator follows established procedures to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products. The Operator follows procedures that are set forth in the form of batch records and work instructions. This person completes a variety of duties: in addition to operating chemical processes, the employee may perform setup, cleaning of equipment, waste disposal, emergency response, warehouse activities, maintenance, and clean-up activities needed to facilitate general operations and regulatory compliance.
Operators are given extensive safety and Operator-specific training before they are assigned process work. After the initial training period, Production employees work 12-hour shifts with alternating days off, and rotate between night and day shifts every 12 weeks. Operators are paid a shift differential when working night shift. Operators are required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as per the shift schedule which is published in advance.
Pay for this role is $25.00 hourly plus $4.00 for shift differential. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching. See more about our offerings on our Opportunities page.
Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Job Responsibilities
Uses protective equipment (PPE) as needed to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals
Follows established procedures as described by Batch Records, GEN’s and Work Instructions and OPI’s to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products
Follows established procedures as described by SOP’s and other operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment that complies with safety and environmental rules and regulations
Transfers raw materials, finished products, wastewater, waste solvents, and other wastes between tanks, drums, and shipping containers using pumps, pressure and other equipment; handles solid chemicals as chemical intermediates, products and waste
Labels hazardous waste containers as appropriate to maintain compliance with labeling regulations and times
Maintains records necessary to record process conditions as defined by procedures and as required in certain circumstances
Maintains the production area(s) in a clean and orderly condition
Performs yard and building cleanup as needed
Performs shipping, packaging and receiving activities as needed
Assists the Production Supervisor in record keeping with daily shift report, inventory sheets, tanker logs, and other documentation
Uses company computer/handheld devices to enter records and documents
Attends training as designated to facilitate above knowledge and to maintain required updates
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Must be able to use a respirator/supplied air when needed (Boulder Scientific provides the training) and follow OSHA, safety, and written guidelines
Handles drums, buckets, and other containers of hazardous and non-hazardous materials as products or waste. Some but not all of these activities including:
Combining partial drums to ensure all waste drums 90% full for shipping
Handling (scooping, shoveling, bucketing) wastes as needed
Repackaging wastes for shipment to drum disposal facilities
Cleaning drums for shipment to drum disposal facilities
Pumping wastes to tankers as needed
Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must pass a basic math and reading assessment
Experience
Prefer experience in construction, manufacturing, or oil & gas industries
Prefer experience working 12 hours and graveyard shifts
Prefer experience in a job that is indoor/outdoor and requires physical labor
Forklift Certification – training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
Operator Introductory Training – training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
Entry-level chemical production experience is helpful
Must be able to pass a job-related physical
Working Conditions
The job requires frequent work outside in all weather for short periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. We regularly and safely work with and around volatile, reactive, and potentially hazardous chemicals as part of our normal day-to-day operations. Our Engineering controls and Administrative controls are layers of protection that keep our employees safe. Additionally, we provide our employees with the proper PPE, including a respirator, to keep them safe, which they are required to wear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally push, roll and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Safety and Culture
We are committed to a safe, healthy and productive work environment for all employees. All candidates must successfully complete a post-offer physical and pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and all employees are subject to random drug testing throughout their careers at Boulder Scientific.