Chemical Production Operator

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 safe 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 including shipping duties.

Principal Responsibilities

• Adhere to company Health and Safety Policies and comply with all company regulations.
• Follow the procedures for manufacturing, testing, labelling and loading of product as outlined by the quality department documentation
• Filling/ loading and unloading of chemicals into tankers/ trucks for transport to customers
• Shunter and 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
• All employees are responsible for workplace health and safety, as outlined in the Company Health and Safety Statement.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the organisation.
• 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 and other machinery – e.g. Shunter, Teleporter, MEWP – is desirable but not essential
• 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

Competencies

• 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
• Ability to work outside in all elements.

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.

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