Chemical Operator - QPS Employment Group

Position Title: Chemical Operator

Wage: $21.00 - $24.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 5:00am – 1:30pm or 6:00am – 2:30pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring Chemical Operators in Elk Grove Village, IL. Become a Chemical Operations Specialist and safeguard our environment. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient chemical handling, waste management, and environmental compliance. Put your skills to work in a dynamic setting where precision and attention to detail are paramount. Apply today!

Chemical Operator Responsibilities:
- Perform basic laboratory work, chemical maintenance, inventory control, wastewater treatment, and shipping and receiving of chemicals and hazardous waste
- Track chemical inventories, maintain chemical labeling / storage areas and submit purchasing requisitions
- Route chemicals and hazardous wastes throughout the facility
- Monitor pH, chemical levels, temperatures and DI water quality in applicable processing tanks and perform chemical additions as needed
- Exchange filters on chemical process tanks
- Perform chemistry make-ups of various solutions
- Develop in-depth knowledge of MIL’s Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan (HWCP) and work alongside an Emergency Coordinator in the event of an emergency
- Transfer hazardous wastes from process lines and wastewater treatment equipment to storage containers, accurately label such containers, and move them to a hazardous waste storage area
- Assist in the shipment of hazardous wastes
- Assist in the operation and cleaning of the wastewater treatment system in accordance with regulatory compliance 
- Assist with material analyses and perform calibrations of control devices relating to wastewater treatment and production processes
- Complete applicable data records and inspection logs
- Participate in ongoing training sessions related to chemical processing and hazardous waste procedures and quality control
- Participate in periodic testing and performance evaluations
- Develop knowledge of materials used and wastes generated by the chemical and metal finishing processes
- Develop a thorough understanding of applicable general procedures as well as safety and environmental practices and procedures

Requirements for Chemical Operator:
- Basic knowledge of data entry into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred
- Able to stand or walk for duration of shift
- Experience operating forklift preferred (approx. 15-20% of the role)
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
- Detail-oriented, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to frequently move drums (weighing as much as 700 pounds) on/off pallets with assistance as well as through the facility using drum cart
- Able to pass a classroom training session to satisfy federal and state introductory training requirements pertaining to the management of hazardous waste after 6 months

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