Chemical Process Specialist

3 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States PQ Full time
Job Title

Chemical Process Specialist

About PQ

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas, and derivative products. Our products are used in various industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, clean drinking water to green tires, toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job Description

This position is responsible for producing and packaging finished silica gel products per customer specifications from incoming raw materials. The successful candidate will operate the process in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor the process through manual and/or automated control panel adjustments
  • Makes necessary adjustments (physical and mathematical) to the process to maintain quality product and output
  • Perform lab testing for in-process and finished products
  • Document all test results, process parameters, and adjustments, as well as environmental regulatory requirements
  • Perform all packaging requirements, including filling, palletizing, and warehousing of finished product
  • Operation of forklift to include loading and unloading of trucks
  • Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements
  • Comply with company policies and site work rules
  • Perform needed housekeeping functions
  • Complete environmental data gathering, as needed
Requirements
  • Previous manufacturing/warehousing experience (2 years)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic mathematical abilities and skills
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
  • SAP and PLC experience is desired but not essential
  • Experience with lab testing equipment and general lab safety is desired
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is between $55,000 and $70,000 per year, depending on experience and location.

About Us

PQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.



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