Chemical Operator

McCarran, NV, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

retirement savings plan

Employee training and development programs

Safety equipment provided

Shift Differentials

Job Description

Redwood Materials is a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing the battery manufacturing industry through innovative recycling and sustainable technology solutions. Located in Storey County, just east of Reno, NV, Redwood Materials is rapidly expanding its operations to meet the increasing demand for recycled battery materials. The company is committed to closing the loop on battery manufacturing by recovering valuable materials from used batteries and turning them into high-quality inputs for new battery production. This sustainable approach not only contributes to environmental conservation but also drives the advancement of clean energy technologies globally.

Our Storey County facility operates as a high-... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6 months of relevant experience preferred
Ability to safely perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other standards
Ability to complete a respiratory fit test and medical evaluation
Ability to work with PPE for extended periods
Ability to climb ladders and stairs
Forklift operation experience or willingness to train
Availability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Job Qualifications

Working knowledge of chemical plant operations and equipment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Skilled navigation of complicated HMIs to troubleshoot and operate equipment
HAZWOPER trained or ability to obtain certification upon hire
Ability to perform the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including bending, lifting, twisting, climbing, standing, and walking
Experience working in PPE including safety shoes, hard hat, disposable coveralls, and Powered Air Purifying Respirators
Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place

Job Duties

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, shutdown, monitor, inspect, operate, and adjust plant equipment while meeting customer expectations
Analyze trends in various plant parameters such as temperature, pressure, pH, 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, 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

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