About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 285 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Our business has endless opportunities for growth! Verdant is a fast-growing company with the spirit and creativity of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth and development. You can immediately make an impact in our business!

Commitment to Safety

Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals against larger companies in its commitment to safety with industry leading environmental, quality and health standards. Safety is absolutely our number one priority for all employees.

Position Summary: Verdant is seeking candidates for Operations at our Liberty, Texas, Chemical facility. The Operator will set up and operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This position will control and adjust equipment settings per operating procedures to meet quality and process safety specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Process chemical products using batch sheet instructions.
Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flow meters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients according to specifications.
Track and record process information and production data.
Perform basic laboratory tests which may include viscosity, Karl Fisher, GC, pH, glycol, alkalinity, and others as requested.
Clean and prepare equipment, as required, for maintenance.
Draw samples of products as specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
Load and unload material containers such as tank cars, tank trucks, drums, and totes.
Maintain plant housekeeping in specifically assigned areas and elsewhere as requested.
Set up equipment for production by operating valves and pumps, and insuring line-ups are correct without internal or external leaks.
Complete equipment log sheets as requested.
Operate heavy equipment, including a forklift, man lift, and crane.
Perform routine plant surveillance to report and correct, if possible, any abnormal situations.
Complete and maintain all level one required training and certification.
Observe all company policies.
Observe all safety policies and procedures. Participate in plant safety processes and immediately report any unsafe conditions.
Remain current on the requirements of the QMS and ensure that your actions support the Company Quality Policy towards continual improvement.
Maintain familiarity of the safe handling, environmental regulations, and emergency response for all materials in your area.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

HS diploma or equivalent is required.

Travel/Other Requirements

Remote Work: None
Travel Requirements: None

Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits.

Generous matching 401k plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
Health advocacy and services
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short term disability insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Company discount programs available including discounts on gym membership and equipment, hotels, rental cars, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disabled

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