Liquid Line Processor

JOB TITLE: Liquid Line Process Operator

REPORTS TO: Chitosan Modification and Formulations Manager  

STATUS: Full time, non-exempt 

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA (onsite)

SALARY RANGE: $33.00-$35.00/hour 

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays 

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

A Process Operator is an integral part of the production team performing functions to create safe, quality products for Tidal Vision. The position is responsible for retrieving, weighing, handling and mixing chemical ingredients, monitoring equipment during the chemical process, repairing machinery if problems arise, accurately recording information about equipment, process, quality and inventory control while assisting in the planning and improvement of processes or products. Duties may also include loading and unloading trucks and managing warehouse inventory on an as needed basis. Duties also include conducting QA/QC testing and documenting results.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operate and work within our Mission Driven Culture Core Values and Principles


• Responsible for running of the Production Line assigned


• Responsible for Inventory and Inventory control of the plant


• Supporting QA/QC testing or documenting results


• Hire is expected to work with limited supervision and seek context when needed 


• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and cleanliness of the production line assigned


• Stores, retrieves, mixes, and monitors chemicals used in the production process.


• Accurately records information, such as ingredients, weights, and temperature, and inputting into a database


• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and quality work


• Demonstrates initiative with the ability to perform daily duties with little oversight


• Troubleshoots issues with production equipment and processes


• Observes all company, local, state, and federal safety and quality regulations


• Reports accidents, safety violations, or other concerns


• Assists in planning and improving processes and product quality


• Meets physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, climbing, crouching, operating tools, and wearing safety gear


• Ability to operate a forklift safely and effectively


• Loads and unloads trucks utilizing forklift or other equipment


• Maintains warehouse inventory in a safe, organized manner


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OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attends staff meetings, training or other company events as requested


• Performs other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Ability to operate safely at all times


• Excellent communication skills 
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Additional relevant education (i.e. Technical College) preferred


• Forklift certification 


• Mechanical aptitude 


• Experience with Lean methodologies 


• Knowledge of laboratory safety techniques and procedures

Licensing & Special Requirements:

•  Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most of the work is performed in a warehouse setting but will require occasional time at a desk. Physical requirements of the position include walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects (50 lbs or more), climbing, crouching, operating tools, and wearing appropriate PPE at all times.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.