About Umicore
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Cobalt & Specialty Materials
Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What you will be doing
As our Chemical Production Operator, you will be responsible for manufacturing, packaging, and labeling various bulk industrial chemical products. Specifically, this will include:
- Reviewing batch sheets and instructions;
- Weighing and staging chemicals;
- Preparing chemicals for manufacturing and initiating the production process;
- Continually observing and monitoring reactions according to written procedures;
- Controlling reactions, adjusting equipment, and making additions as necessary for desired outcome;
- Performing quality control tests and making adjustments as needed;
- Filing totes or other required packaging;
- Labeling products as required; and,
- Other duties as needed.
What we are looking for
Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they may face. For this position, you should have the following skills and qualifications:
- Verifiable high school diploma or equivalent
- Solid math skills
- Ability to lift 55 lbs
- Ability to wear a respirator
- Sit-down forklift experience preferred
- Experience with chemicals preferred
Additional Information
Signing bonus available! This is a day shift position working a regular schedule Monday through Friday. The position is located at our Palm Commodities International, LLC facility located in LaVergne, Tennessee. The facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is required.
Benefits are available the first of the month after hire. We offer an excellent benefits package, including several health insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, company paid life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, and a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit-sharing eligibility. Employees are also eligible for regular bonuses. We recognize 12 paid holidays per year and provide three weeks' vacation plus one week paid sick time annually.
Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
If you need assistance applying for this position, please email [email protected].
What we can offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
