Chemical Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the operation of equipment related to polymer manufacturing. This includes safe machine operations, material movement via powered industrial equipment, accurate recordkeeping, attention to product quality, and good housekeeping practices, while strictly adhering to the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform and monitor operational activities by following relevant plant procedures and instructions from Leads and Managers.
• Operate, monitor, control, and record plant operations, including feeds, temperatures, and pressures.
• Sample, test, and record process streams as required by the quality management program and procedures.
• Conduct activities to comply with plant safety and environmental policies, to meet Quality Control requirements and business demand.
• Weigh out and add raw materials accurately based on batch instructions and operational targets. Monitor inventory to report minimum safety stock issues.
• Load finished product bulk tankers, totes and drums.
• Assist with preparations for maintenance activities.
• Conduct area housekeeping to meet Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Evaluate safety, environmental and quality policies and suggest modifications as necessary.
• Complete all required training on time.
• Fill out logs and forms and input data into the ERP system.
• Constructively support plant management’s vision to improve plant operations. Provide suggestions for area operational improvement.
• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs. Follow Plant EHS policies and/or DOT regulations and maintain personal hygiene standards.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
• May be asked to perform other tasks not specifically listed in this job description, but within the scope and skill level of this role

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education: Minimum of high school diploma.

Experience: 0 – 5 years in a Chemical Plant facility or a certificate for Chemical Plant Technician training can be substituted for experience requirement.

Computer Skills: Basic Microsoft Office 365

Certifications & Licenses: Two-year community college certificate preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Requirements:

• Good working familiarity with handling hazardous materials.
• Good understanding of plant procedures relating to OSHA, EPA, PSM and other regulations that require compliance for plant operations.
• Training in Emergency Response, First Aid, Hazardous Waste handling and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to interact with all levels of plant organization.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Full professional proficiency using the English language, verbal and written.
• Basic math skills and the ability to compute decimals and percentages are required.
• Must have the ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s process control system.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and overtime.