chemical operator, chemical-processing

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• MS Word

Additional Skills

• Record production information

Area of Specialization

• Prescription drugs
• Biotechnological preparations

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Work Setting

• Pharmaceutical processing plant

Specific Skills

• Adjust processing machines and equipment
• Take samples
• Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment
• Perform routine chemical and physical tests of products
• Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
• Measure, weigh and load chemical ingredients following formulation cards
• Monitor reaction processes and transfers of products in conformance with safety procedures

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

• Noisy
• Odours

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?