Production Operator

Job Description

The Production Operator ensures a safe work environment, handles, stores, and transports chemical materials, operates, monitors, and controls continuous batch processes.

• Maintain a safe work environment by wearing the correct PPE and adhering to all safety policies
• Operate equipment such as mixers, pumps, belt dryers, spray dryers, mills, filters, cranes, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, calciners, boilers, and other plant equipment.
• Responsible for the proper operation of the processes using field controls & PLC/DCS's, and troubleshooting process issues
• Consistently completes operator standard work in a timely manner and takes accountability for actions
• Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown; complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, forklift inspection reports, etc. as requested, and housekeeping
• 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise and vibration

Responsibilities

• Ability to observe safety rules and practices and wear all safety-related equipment required by the specific task being performed.
• Ability to read warning signs, hazard labels, operating procedures, and log sheets. Hear warning sirens and emergency evacuation alarms.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure in both English and metric system.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. 
• Basic computer skills required
• Forklift certification

Physical Requirements and Environment

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0
• Applicants need to have strong reading (English), math and technical skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma (or GED) required

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Straight Nights 36/48 Alternating schedule 
• Company provided uniforms and laundry
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company Retirement Contribution Plan & 401k with company match
• Twelve paid holidays