Assistant Operator--NIGHT SHIFT

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking 

NIGHT SHIFT ASSISTANT OPERATORS

For a local  TROY, OH manufacturer.

Summary:

Responsible for the operation of the plant, working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

• Monitor and conduct area activities by following relevant plant procedures and instructions from area supervisor.
• Monitors, controls, and records plant operations.
• Samples, tests, and records process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Conduct activities to comply with plant safety and environmental policies, to meet Quality Control requirements and to meet business demand.
• Monitor use of inhibitors and process supplies to comply with operational targets.
• Assist with preparations for day shift maintenance activities.
• Conduct area housekeeping to meet plant standards. Safeguard the area of responsibility and improve housekeeping practices.
• Evaluate safety, environmental and quality policies and suggest modifications as necessary.
• Proactively participate in the on-line training courses and refresh the understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Be a team player to support fellow co-workers.
• Be diligent and truthful when filling out logs and worksheets.
• Constructively support plant management’s vision to improve plant operations.
• Follow plant EHS policies and/or DOT regulations and maintain personal hygiene standards.
• Provide suggestions to area Leadman for area operational improvement.
• Participates in safety, health and environmental programs.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
  
  

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts alternating between days and nights.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50#.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations of up to 75 feet.
  
  

Working Environment:

• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.
  
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills  and Abilities:

• Minimum high school degree. Two-year community college certificate preferred.
• 5 years’ experience in chemical plant operations. A certificate for Chemical Plant Technician training can be substituted for experience requirement.
• Good working familiarity handling hazardous materials.
• Good understanding of plant procedures relating to OSHA, EPA 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.
• Simple reading and writing skills.
• 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 Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
  12-hour shift

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS POSITION

• NIGHT SHIFT
• 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• 2-2-3 Rotating schedule
• $19.50/ hr
• PAID WEEKLY—Direct Deposit or pay card
• LONG-TERM employment opportunity
• Excellent benefits upon hire