Chemical Operator

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

The Chemical Operator will report into the Shift Supervisor and is responsible for performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and work with industrial equipment using the proper PPE and safety procedures.
• Process chemical products using batch sheet instructions.
• Communicate and make material transfers.
• Load and unload material containers (tank cars/trucks, drums, and totes).
• Clean/prepare equipment for maintenance as required.
• Read various control panels and field instruments.
• Participate in plant emergency response organization with the requirement of successfully completing the 36 Hour Fire Course test and state test.
• Track/record process information and production data.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, etc.
• General housekeeping.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:                         

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Understanding of hazardous materials and safety procedures (MSDS, JSA’s, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal/written).
• Ability to plan tasks, work independently, and display individual initiative.
• Willing/able to occasionally wear SCBA.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Ability to identify process improvements and act on them.

Considered a Plus:

• Previous chemical operating experience.
• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical hazards.
• Working SAP knowledge.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Previous experience on safety teams or in industrial safety training.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and/or chemical industry.
• Previous experience operating an industrial high pressure washer.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to move material using a forklift.
• Ability to move drums weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Willing/able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator usage.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.