**Job Title:** Chemical Production Operator
As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in the handling of raw materials, manufacture of batches, and loading and unloading of bulk liquids. You will also be responsible for the filling, loading, and other operations related to the transport of these products.
We are looking for an experienced General Operator who is able to work effectively as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of chemical processes and safety protocols.
Main Responsibilities:
* Unloading/transfer of bulk chemical shipments at Foynes dock to storage tanks/warehouse
* Filling/loading of chemicals into tankers/trucks for transport to parent company in Shannon and/or directly to customers
* Forklift driving/shunting
* Operating track machinery as well as loading shovel as required
* Use of other machinery: Teleporter/MEWP
* Use of pumps, valves, compressors, batch controllers, etc. for liquid transfer
* Stock taking, recording data, transferring data/information to parent site in Shannon
* Communication with ships, hauliers and parent company
* Directly involved with the offloading of material through our shipping partners, which will include occasionally working unsociable hours
Requirements:
* Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification
* Experienced General Operator
* Forklift Driver: Forklift License
* Experience of use of other machinery would be an advantage (e.g. Teleporter/ MEWP/Shunter)
* Familiar with the handling of Corrosive Chemicals
* Chemical Awareness Training
* Experience of using personal protective equipment
* Familiar with the use of pumps, valves, compressors, batch controllers, etc. for liquid transfer
* Familiar with the Safety Data Sheets for Chemicals
* Familiar with the requirements for the transport of hazardous loads by road
* Manual handling training and practical experience of manual operations
* Computer Literate, with the use of software packages such as Word, Excel
Working Hours:
39 hours per week, Monday to Friday while training 08.00-16.30. Once training complete your shift will be 11:30 until 20:00 (19:00 on a Friday).
Pay Rate: €15.52 Per Hour