Chemical Operator

Production C Operator

A Production C Operator is responsible for performing the tasks in the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals as a member of the Production Department operations team. Responsible for the conduct of daily chemical production and processing tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Run assigned plant equipment, in a safe and proper manner. Able to assist start-up and shut-down some plant processes. Equipment could include Emulsion area, VQM, Gum Blends, Tank Trucks, Bulk Tanks, Reactors, Pope Unit, Repacking and shipping and receiving.
• Qualified to run assigned plant equipment that they have been evaluated/trained on.
• Train to become familiar with all plant processes.
• Measure and record all raw, in-process and finished materials accurately.
• Follow all work instructions and SOP's explicitly, sign off on each instruction.
• Pack out material when batch process is complete.
• Clean all production equipment, tools and work areas near equipment between batches and at the end of the shift.
• Make adjustments to batches as directed.
• Troubleshoot process problems with guidance from lead/supervisor.
• Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment as assigned.
• Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.
• Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.
• Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.
• Maintain good communication with fellow operators and leads/supervisors to ensure all tasks operate efficiently.
• Help with training of new operators/apprentice operators
• Volunteer and work weekends to maintain production demands
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Work Experience: 1+ years of experience required in chemical manufacturing and production

Training Requirements: Fork Truck License

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork; promote positive work environment within the production team and with other departments.
• Leadership: provide mentorship to junior operators, answer questions, demonstrate best practices.
• Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed in all processes.

Work Environment

• This position operates inside a manufacturing facility where the noise level is usually loud.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• This position can be exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Stand 12 hours/day or more
• Walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

Medical clearance to wear a respirator, full face air purifying respirator and half face air purifying respirator.