Start your new career as a Chemical Equipment Operator with MAU at Prayon in Augusta, GA. As a Chemical Equipment Operator, you will operate automated packing and peripheral equipment to pack, seal, palletize, hood, and label manufactured products per cGMP and Food Safety Standards.

With over 130 years of experience, MAU’s client has over 1,200 employees committed to delivering innovative solutions to their customers to improve their products, including building materials, cars, horticulture, food, health, and hygiene products. They are committed to building a sustainable future, developing more efficient processes, protecting resources, and fostering a circular economy. Phosphorus chemistry is vital to our daily lives and is at the core of everything they do.

What We Offer $25.15 per hour 12-hour rotating shifts; 2/3/2 schedule; 6:40 PM – 7:00 AM, 6:45 AM – 7:00 PM Health benefits, including telehealth medical services 401k On-the-job training Opportunity for advancement Referral bonuses What We’re Looking For High school diploma or GED 2+ years of packaging or warehouse experience in a food-grade or similar manufacturing environment Forklift license (DOT) Strong computer skills SAP software proficiency preferred Strong mathematics aptitude (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and computer rate, ratio, and percent) Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic math skills WorkKeys® Assessment scores: Graphic Literacy (4), Workplace Documents (5), Applied Mathematics (4), and Workplace Observation (2) Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift, stoop, bend, crouch, twist, and lift 50+ pounds What You’ll Do as a Chemical Equipment Operator Operate bulk solids and liquid material handling equipment (screws, conveyors, screening, and elevators) using the automated control system Perform dual operations of bagging and transferring product to TCP silo Properly assess shift needs and make appropriate decisions to ensure required activities occur Enter work notifications and assist with maintenance personnel Complete LO/TO (lockout tagout) and work permits for maintenance Provide accurate written and verbal feedback on daily activities to Supervision personnel Maintain accurate shift-to-shift communication Understand and follow the packing schedule Acquire necessary raw materials Interface with Plant Operators Set up equipment and supplies for pack out from production or silos Drum, band, label, wrap, and inventory TKPP Solution Ensure the accurate and timely completion of QC records Ensure work processes conform to ISO and Food Safety standards Confirm production utilizing SAP software and scan packed material into warehouse storage locations Verify shift pack out is completed accurately Communicate upward in the organization of any deviations or errors Comply with documentation, written work instructions, procedural and applicable regulatory requirements (such as safety, quality, environmental, housekeeping, and food safety) Operate general mechanical tools and equipment to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment Competently troubleshoot recurring problems to eliminate delays and nonconformities Promote good workmanship Maintain a safe and clean working environment Operate cleaning and floor scrubbing equipment Perform other duties as assigned