Ascent Industries Co
Chemical Specialty Operator Plant 1
Ascent Industries Co, Danville, Virginia, United States, 24540
Chemical Specialty Operator Plant 1 • Ascent Industries Co
Location: Reidsville, NC – $17.65/hour – 1st Shift – Full-time
Responsibilities
Understand and adhere to company policies, procedures, and emergency plans.
Read and follow written operating procedures (in English) for processing chemicals.
Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering.
Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards.
Safely handle solvents (e.g., methanol), acids (e.g., nitric acid), bases (e.g., 50% sodium hydroxide) and other hazardous chemicals.
Complete monthly and annual computer‑based safety training on time.
Report spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, incidents, unsafe conditions to Supervisor/management immediately.
Know and follow company emergency procedures, hot work, lock‑out/tag‑out, confined space protocols.
Protect environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution.
Perform operational duties of a Reactor Operator (RO): run chemical reactions in vertical/horizontal reactors under pressure or vacuum with minimal or no supervision; heat/cool reactors using steam, cooling tower water, hot oil, chilled water/glycol; record data for environmental/regulatory compliance.
Operate reactors during trials, work with production/technical team on new process development.
Assist supervisor with daily area walks, tank farm evaluation.
Assist in equipment set‑up, changeover from process to process.
Train operators on reactor operation for existing and new processes.
Perform or assist with basic maintenance (minor leak repair).
Troubleshoot operational issues, distinguish mechanical vs process, notify appropriate personnel.
Participate in Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
Assist with receiving/shipping of bulk and packaged materials; understand product identification and bill of lading.
Inspect and operate a fork truck per company procedures; transport materials to staging, waste pad, warehouse etc.
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 6 months experience as Reactor Operator (RO) or 4 years experience in a manufacturing facility.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to lift 60 lbs.
Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Production Operator
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Responsibilities
Understand and adhere to company policies, procedures, and emergency plans.
Read and follow written operating procedures (in English) for processing chemicals.
Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering.
Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Don appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to identify chemical hazards.
Safely handle solvents (e.g., methanol), acids (e.g., nitric acid), bases (e.g., 50% sodium hydroxide) and other hazardous chemicals.
Complete monthly and annual computer‑based safety training on time.
Report spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, incidents, unsafe conditions to Supervisor/management immediately.
Know and follow company emergency procedures, hot work, lock‑out/tag‑out, confined space protocols.
Protect environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution.
Perform operational duties of a Reactor Operator (RO): run chemical reactions in vertical/horizontal reactors under pressure or vacuum with minimal or no supervision; heat/cool reactors using steam, cooling tower water, hot oil, chilled water/glycol; record data for environmental/regulatory compliance.
Operate reactors during trials, work with production/technical team on new process development.
Assist supervisor with daily area walks, tank farm evaluation.
Assist in equipment set‑up, changeover from process to process.
Train operators on reactor operation for existing and new processes.
Perform or assist with basic maintenance (minor leak repair).
Troubleshoot operational issues, distinguish mechanical vs process, notify appropriate personnel.
Participate in Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
Assist with receiving/shipping of bulk and packaged materials; understand product identification and bill of lading.
Inspect and operate a fork truck per company procedures; transport materials to staging, waste pad, warehouse etc.
Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 6 months experience as Reactor Operator (RO) or 4 years experience in a manufacturing facility.
High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to lift 60 lbs.
Proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Production Operator
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