Chemical Operator Job at Optima Chemical LLC, Douglas, GA

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  • Optima Chemical LLC
  • Douglas, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Chemical Operator

Optima has several openings for Chemical Operator Trainees. These jobs require some moderate/heavy lifting, and mechanical or chemical experience is a plus. Optima is a 24 hour operation, thus candidates must be able and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays. A High School diploma and above average math skills are required.

Work as directed by the Shift Supervisor, including primarily:

  • Driving forklift
  • Directing/Training other employees
  • Setting up pumps, hoses, etc. for use
  • Setting up reactors, tanks, etc. for use
  • Climbing into reactors and tanks to clean and inspect them
  • Lifting bags of raw materials (20 to 80 lbs. each)
  • Reading gauges
  • Recording data on batch sheets, inventory sheets, etc…
  • Working 12 hour shifts, sometimes at nights and weekends
  • Working outside in the elements year round
  • Pumping and general handling of chemicals (some toxic, flammable, corrosive)
  • Repairing equipment as needed
  • Wearing protective equipment (suits, respirators, gloves, etc…)
  • Moving drums (sometimes by hand) weighing as much as 450 lbs.
  • Filling of containers of various sizes
  • Pressurinzing, heating, and cooling of equipment as needed
  • Loading and unloading of truck by forklift or hand as necessary
  • Training of less experienced operators
  • Other general plant maintenance and cleanup as directed


We are seeking dedicated and goal oriented individuals.

Optima offers a good benefit package, competitive wages, and excellent advancement potential. Wages will be determined commensurate with level of experience.

  • Individual and family health insurance plan
  • 401K savings plan
  • Company contribution to 401 K plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Bonus program
  • Pre-employment screening will be completed to include:
  • Drug screening tests
  • Optima technical competency test
  • Background checks'
  • 'Benefit Conditions:
  • Waiting period may applyCOVID-19 Precaution(s):
    • Personal protective equipment provided or required
    • Temperature screenings
    • Social distancing guidelines in place
    • Virtual meetings
    • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

  • No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Company Description

Company Description

Job Tags

Traineeship, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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