Operator II, Production

Imagine yourself…
Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.
Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.
It’s possible with a role at ChemTreat.
ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.
When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.
Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water: https://wi.st/3vH5OUK
We offer:
Professional onboarding and training options
Powerful team looking forward to working with you
Career coaching and development opportunities
Health benefits
401(k)
Reporting to the Production & Shipping Supervisor, the Operator II, Production is responsible for safely packaging containers following ChemTreat policy and procedures, lend support to Blend Operator and assume responsibilities of Blend Operator when necessary.​ Maintains and works in a safe, reliable, cost effective manufacturing operation to produce the required product volumes, with full regard for health, safety and stakeholder concerns. Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots all mechanical, hydraulic, electric equipment and instrumentation. Oversees the design, development and maintenance of operations information systems to monitor manufacturing efficiency. Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers.
This position is part of the Manufacturing department located in Ashland, VA and will be on-site.
Schedule: 1pm-9pm, Monday - Friday
In this role, a typical day will look like:
​​Package various sizes of finished products into designated containers.
​Perform basic functions in Ignition, i.e., open/close blend vat valve and initiate rinse cycle.
​Place appropriate barcodes on finished products, identifying NCM material.​
Ensuring materials are available when needed. Pulling samples for Blend Operator and maintaining communication.
Blend finished goods products using hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Notify Production Foreman and Blend Operator of any problems.
Coordinate information with other departments.
Ensure all safety equipment is worn and put away.
Check for accuracy of floor scales.
Ensure all hoses and other equipment is completely operational and clean.
Supplemental Responsibilities:
​​Daily inspection of forklift.
​Assist in Production cycle counts.
​Ensure work area cleaned and organized.
​Lock access points of entry and turn on/off pumps.
​Back-up Blend Operator when necessary.
​Back-up Bulk loader
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge & Skills:
Technical, Analytical skills and business knowledge
Communication and Interpersonal skills; Teamwork and leadership
Organizational skills; Self-management
The essential requirements of the job include:
1 year experience with chemicals preferred.
High School diploma, familiar with OSHA and DOT regulation preferred.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Physical Demand:
Routinely required to walk, stand, sit, step up or climb (includes stairs and industrial vehicles), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, squat/crouch, turn/twist, crawl, talk, hear, and smell
Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, grip, hold, feel or operate objects/equipment, computer keyboards and tablets
​Routinely required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 55 pounds without assistance
Physical environment requires work both inside in heat/cold and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions
​Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
​This role is a safety-sensitive position, must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform essential functions and/or job responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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Working Conditions & Environment:
​​This is a specialty chemical blending and packaging facility where hazardous materials are present.
​Will be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical c