Chemical Operator
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, NV
Full Time
Posted July 24, 2026
$48k - $67k· Est.
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Job Description
The chemical operator works in a team effort to operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot all plant processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Remedy unsafe conditions when found, e.g., tripping hazards and spills, and report conditions where immediate action cannot be accomplished.
- Day-to-day operations of a continuously running production line, including sampling, forklift driving, and performing actions on Ignition and other HMIs.
- Work in a team environment to start up, shut down, monitor, inspect, operate, and adjust plant equipment while meeting customer expectations.
- Analyze trends in various plant parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, and flow to respond appropriately to process deviations with the goal to maintain product specifications and safe conditions
- Operate production equipment including, but not limited to, holding tanks, centrifugal pumps, leaf filters, heat exchangers, electrodeposition machines, metering pumps, wastewater treatment systems, utility manifolds, centrifuges, filter presses, kilns, bulk material conveyance, evaporators, crystallizers, mills, mixers, and logistical equipment.
- Perform routine product samples to submit for analysis and verify results are within expected parameters.
- Work with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure instructions are executed and communicated effectively across shifts.
Requirements
- Basic working knowledge of chemical plant operations and process equipment (6 months of experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures precisely while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.
- Willingness to speak up, escalate issues early, and challenge unsafe conditions respectfully.
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while monitoring operations.
- Ability to work for long periods (up to 12 hours) in a PAPR
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in a multi ‑ level industrial facility.
- Ability to bend, twist, lift, and carry materials and tools (up to approximately 50 lbs).
- Ability to work safely around industrial equipment, chemicals, and varying environmental conditions.
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