Locations: Durnish, Foynes Port, Co. Limerick
Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare
Reports to: Depot Manager
about csg & GI Chemicals
GI Chemicals is a CSG company. We are a dynamic and growing chemical solutions provider, supporting the critical sectors of water treatment, environmental safety, and industrial hygiene. Through our leading brands, we deliver not just premium products, but complete solutions built on deep application knowledge, technical support, and outstanding customer service. With a strong legacy and a forward-looking mindset, we’re now looking to strengthen our team to continue to drive our business forward. This is where you come in.
Job Purpose
The Chemical Production Operator is part of a team of operators, based in Foynes, who are responsible for the handling of the raw materials, manufacture of batches and loading and unloading of Bulk liquids, as well the filling, loading, and other operations related to the transport of these products from Foynes.
* Follow the procedures for manufacturing, testing, labeling and loading of product as outlined by the quality department documentation
* Adhere to company Health and Safety Policies and comply with all company regulations
* Filling/ loading and unloading of chemicals into tankers/ trucks for transport to customers
* Forklift driving
* Use of pumps, valves, compressors and batch controllers for liquid transfer
* Waste management of both chemicals and general waste
* 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
* There may be a requirement to carry out similar duties in the Shannon facility or on a customer facility
* Any other duties that have been identified for the role
The company operates a shift system and employees can be asked to work the shift cycle if required. When working a shift there will be a shift allowance. The employee needs to be flexible in their working hours.
Person Specification
Education
* Leaving Certificate is required
Skills & Experience
* Experience of working as a Chemical Operator and handling of Corrosive Chemicals
* Experience of operating a forklift is essential while experience of using other machinery – e.g. Teleporter / MEWP is an advantage
* Past experience of using pumps, valves, compressors and batch controllers for liquid transfer
* Proficient in the use of Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, the use of personal protective equipment and a strong knowledge of the requirements of transporting hazardous loads by road
* Practical experience of working in an environment where manual operations were extensively used
* Good IT skills including experience of working with ERP systems and MS Office applications including Word and Excel
* Candidates must already possess the right to work in the EU
Training & Certifications
* Current Forklift Licence with recent experience of forklift driving
* Evidence of having completed Chemical Awareness Training
* Current Manual Handling training certificate is desirable
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
* Can-do attitude with ability to use initiative
* Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
* Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
* Strong teamworking skills with colleagues across the company
Our Values
* Teamwork – we value collaboration, mutual respect and collective responsibility.
* Customers – we are committed to getting customers what they need when they need it.
* Curiosity – we value curiosity and creativity that drives continuous improvement and
sustained growth.
* Action – we value the energy and pragmatism that gets things done.
* Wellbeing – we care that everyone is safe and well.
* Environment – we value, care for and respect our environment and our planet.
Your job description may be amended by us and, in addition to duties set out in the job description, you may be required to undertake additional or other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of our business.
GI Chemicals is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at careers@csg-corporate.com .
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