Chemical Operator

PQ Corporation is a leading global producer of silicate, zeolite, and other performance materials serving the detergent, pulp and paper, chemical, petroleum, catalyst, water treatment, construction, and beverage markets. Our chemical products are complemented by those of our former subsidiary Potters Industries, a leading producer of engineered glass materials serving the highway safety, polymer additive, metal finishing, and conductive particle markets.

- Monitor manufacturing equipment and perform tasks and equipment operations asassigned by plant staff. - Operate/control mechanical equipment. - Interface with computer-automated systems. - Performs material handling responsibilities and monitors qualitycontrol. - Follow processing instructions (ISO) and targets as written and/or requested. - Communicate operations programs in both written and verbal form, including logsheets. - Plant cleaning, which includes equipment and basic maintenance. - Involvement of/in proposal of plant improvements. - Painting and labeling of equipment. - Involvement in the proposal of plant improvements.

* High school diploma or equivalent education. * Chemical industry and/or technical training a plus. * Ability to conform to shift work. * Physically capable of performing all job functions. * Ability to operate manufacturing equipment and perform basic maintenancefunctions * Ability to communicate and be a team member, including maintainingmature/professional relationships with fellow employees and plant staff. * Ability to proactively improve/maintain plant safety standards. * Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility preferred.