CAREERS AT BLUE GRASS

Blue Grass Chemical is Hiring!

Blue Grass Chemical Specialties, L.L.C. is a modern chemical manufacturer with over 50 years in business. We are located in New Albany, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Our facility is diverse and flexible, allowing prompt and cost effective production whether it is a simple blending operation, or a complex multi stage precipitation. We are seeking candidates who want to have an exciting, professional career in a stable company where they will have the ability to grow and truly become a part of our work family.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Our modern, well equipped laboratory is professionally staffed allowing us to tailor our metal salt solutions to our customer’s exact specifications.
  • Customer service is what our business is all about.  We work with our customers through every step of a product’s development to assure that our customer’s exact requirements exceed all expectations.
  • Our professional facilities and expertise assure quality control from start to finish.
  • Our employees produce the quality products our customers expect.  Without a great team of dedicated employees, we could not provide quality customer service.  We recognize that our value lies in our employees and we want to partner with motivated individuals who are ready to participate in expanding our products and processes to meet the growing demand for specialized metal salt products.
  • Blue Grass offers a generous company paid benefit package: Medical, Dental, Life, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and a 401k Retirement Plan.  Uniforms and personal safety protection equipment are all provided by the company.  Eligibility for the benefits package begins the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment.
  • Blue Grass Chemical operates weekdays with 3 shifts. Our employees are paid weekly.
  • Motivated employees have opportunities for advancement!

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Maintenance Assistant

General Purpose: Perform general maintenance and repair of equipment, electrical, plumbing and climate-control systems. Ensure facilities are in good operating condition.

Essential Functions

  • Assist in managing the day-to-day and long-term maintenance of plant facilities and offices
  • Report to plant manager any items affecting proper and safe operation of equipment
  • Prioritize assigned maintenance work to properly execute emergency and/or mechanical failure response
  • Develop appropriate maintenance plans in conjunction  with the plant manager as needed
  • Complete minor repairs to various equipment and facilities to ensure ongoing operations in a timely manner
  • Inspect equipment and systems for preventative maintenance
  • Inspect control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
  • Adherence to BGCS attendance policies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry
  • Welding experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Uses good time management, mechanical and organizational skills
  • Must be detailed-oriented and have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to perform independently and within teams
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Production Operator

General Purpose: Entry level position. Under the direction of the Lead Chemist; mix and handle chemicals, record information and observations relating to the mixing process, troubleshoot issues with equipment, working as an integral part of the production team.

Essential Functions

  • Monitor machinery and instruments to ensure proper operation
  • Manipulate the chemical process using controls, and other input devices to operate machinery
  • Take chemical samples as required
  • Examine equipment daily to identify any issues and report to supervisor
  • Storing, retrieving, mixing and monitoring chemicals used in the production process
  • Recording information, such as ingredients, weights and temperature
  • Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes
  • Working with all team members to complete the production process
  • Must meet physical requirements of the position
  • Operating a forklift
  • Adherence to BGCS attendance policies

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Forklift experience
  • Understanding of chemical processes
  • Aptitude for mechanics
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality
  • Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed
  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
  • Position requires highest attention to detail
  • Effectively work within a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel levels
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