Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Saint Louis, MO

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

• Works under direct to general supervision of the Area Manager in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Performs routine to complex line operations of dry and liquid chemicals to produce high purity specialty minerals. The work process involves steps that are repetitive to unique in character, requiring careful adherence to well-established instructions usually provided in operations manuals, as well as independent discretion and judgment on higher level lines.
• This is a transitional JD, designated to new hired employees under training.

• Production Process Activities

• Adjusts controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, and flow of dry and liquid chemicals, and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Monitors gauges, recording instruments, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
• Inspects equipment or units to detect leaks and malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.
• Cleans, assembles, and makes minor repairs to machinery and equipment using hand tools.

• Quality Control Activities

• Draws samples of products at specified stages for analyses by others.
• Determines particle size, percent solids, or percent moisture as required by product specifications.

• Unloading and Loading Activities

• Retrieves, measures, and adds raw materials to reaction tanks according to product specifications.
• Manages in-process hopper transfers.
• Palletizes finished packaged items or packs items in cartons or containers.
• Operates hand truck or fork lift.

• Safety, Health and Environmental Activities

• Observes safety precautions to prevent accidents, fires and explosions.
• Participates in safety training and programming.

• Record Keeping Duties

• Records operational data such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
• Records amounts and lot numbers of raw materials on process manufacturing data records.

• Chemical mixing and blending production experience
• Experienced Chemical Operator a must
• Knowledge of:

• Mathematics and English comprehension (Basic level)
• Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures

• Skill in:

• Troubleshooting and product inspection
• Operation control and monitoring
• Equipment maintenance and light repair
• Management of material resources

• Ability to:

• Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment
• Comprehend oral and written English instruction
• Lift 55 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
• Follow established policies and procedures
• Operate and maintain chemical processing equipment
• Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
• Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
• Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
• Climb, stand, and work at heights of up to 20 ft.
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling, able to walk, stand or crouch
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward at the waist
• Able to push using upper extremities to press against with steady force
• Use upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects
• Able to reach and extend arms in any direction