Production Operator

About This Role

The Production Operator ensures a safe work environment while handling, storing, and transporting chemical materials. This role involves operating, monitoring, and controlling continuous batch processes to manufacture essential products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment by wearing correct PPE and adhering to all safety policies
• Operate equipment such as mixers, pumps, belt dryers, and calciners
• Responsible for the proper operation of processes using field controls & PLC/DCS's, and troubleshooting process issues
• Complete operator standard work in a timely manner and take accountability for actions
• Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown
• Complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, forklift inspection reports, and housekeeping tasks
• Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation using small hand tools
• Sample and analyze plant material to maintain quality standards and take corrective action as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED)
• Ability to work a straight night shift or alternating day/night shift
• Strong reading (English), math and technical skills
• Ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing environment
• Ability to observe safety rules, wear required PPE, and understand warning signs/labels/procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) required OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0
• 1 to 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical or Process Controls

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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