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Pilot Plant Operator, 1st Shift

Boulder Scientific Company • Mead, CO • 44min ago

Job Details

Job Location

Mead, CO

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Description

Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, CO, and is a premier provider of organometallic compounds and other specialty chemicals used in a wide range of applications. BSC is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of metallocene catalysts and co-catalysts that are primarily used to produce metallocene polyethylene, polypropylene and elastomers, but also supplies products into Electronics, Pharmaceutical and Defense applications. BSC operates two sites in Northern Colorado, which include: a main production facility in Mead and a second facility in Longmont. BSC has continuously grown the sales of its products to existing and new customers and expects to continue on a high growth trajectory.

The Pilot Plant 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, GEN's, 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, Pilot Plant employees work their assigned 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Operators are occasionally required to work overtime and/or weekends when the Pilot Plant production schedule requires it. Operators may be required to temporarily work an alternate shift when the Pilot Plant production schedule requires it.

Pay for this role is $25.00 hourly. Work schedule is Monday to Friday 5:45am to 2:15pm. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching.

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Uses protective equipment (PPE) as needed to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals

Follows established procedures as described by Batch Records, GEN's, Work Instructions and Operating Instructions 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 Pilot Plant Supervisor/Assistant 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 use a respirator/supplied air when needed (Boulder Scientific provides the training) and follow OSHA, safety, and written guidelines

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 similar hours and shift to posted shift

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 extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. This position frequently requires the use of PPE including a respirator. 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.

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you have a disability and are unable to apply for a position through the website provided, call BSC at 970.535.4494 to ask for assistance.

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