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Chemical Operator/Production Operator

$24 per hour

Niktor LLC

Job Title: Production Operator/Material Handler

Duration: 6 Months C2H

Location: Torrance, CA 90503

Shift: Position starts out days for a month and then rotates with 12-hour days/nights. Schedule rotates.

Pay Rate: $24.00/hr.

Job Description

Chemical Operator - Temp to Hire for the right candidate.

Two Interviews: Phone - 30 mins; Onsite - 1 hour

Candidates MUST have experience in chemical manufacturing.

Torrance Operations Manager Job title:

Finished Goods Logistics Technician Chemical Operator – Loader / Packager

Situation in organization (enclose a copy of your organization structure) Position reports directly to the Torrance Operations Manager. This is a contractor position.

Job dimensions

This job is primarily responsible for the packaging and shipment of Finished Goods. Some of the responsibilities are loading, unloading and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed and overall plant Housekeeping.

Activities

  • Yard responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sampling, weighing and inspecting loads, loading and shipping trucks, railcars, and iso-containers within scheduled time, filling and packaging drums & totes, and general plant housekeeping.
  • Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation
  • Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems
  • Performs tasks assigned to operations (e.g. field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.)
  • Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
  • Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems; initiates work requests in SAP as needed.
  • Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
  • Performs process equipment troubleshooting, improvements, and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
  • Expected to use or develop computer skills and participate in procedure writing/verification and other AIMS activities.
  • Utilize "troubleshooting skills" to identify issues and report them to maintenance for repair (e.g., small leaks, replace valves, steam traps, etc.). Participate in the Immediate Response Training and participate in the IR team as required
  • Support BU safety initiatives and programs.
  • Participate in EH&S improvement teams and complete related action items as required.
  • Identify potential safety issues, communicate hazards and complete follow up actions to mitigate.
  • Complete Operator Minor Maintenance activities to reduce maintenance costs and reduce production loss events. ·
  • Contribute to the Business and Site AIMS Initiative
  • Improve Unit Operating Efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by monitoring equipment and recognizing abnormal situations.
  • Ensure waste material / hazardous waste is disposed of properly and receive annual RCRA training.
  • HSEQ responsibilities: Employee is expected to maintain a healthful and safe working environment and is further expected to:
  • Meet all legal, regulatory and other requirements of the site through general awareness and training.
  • Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management. Coating Resins and Inc.
  • Identify and communicate the potential gains and possible improvements related to the work environment and management system through employee suggestion programs, during group meetings, or through other identified communication tools.
  • Remain in compliance with the rules, standard procedures and work instructions related to the specific job title and site location.
  • Complete assigned training through learning management system or attendance to assigned Web-Ex or Instructor Led Training (ILT) classes.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / experience required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous chemical or manufacturing experience and computer skills are preferred.
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, have good math skills, be able to work independently, be able to execute strenuous physical activities, work indoors and outdoors, and be able to work any shift.

Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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