Chemical Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures, including Safe Work Practices.
2. Must learn and follow LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out),MOC (Management of Change), SOP (Standard Operating Procedures), Standard Work Procedures and Engineering Instructions (EI).
3. Perform simple computer work, for example inputting of data, monitoring of process equipment though PLC.
4. Perform chemical lab analysis, accurately and reliably to procedure.
5. Perform all standard work accurately and reliably
6. Break chemical lines, and clean vessels to perform routine process procedures and prepare the process for maintenance work.
7. Log process data and batch process progress on paper logs as needed.
8. Operator will be assigned various tasks throughout the day that may include process monitoring for many hours, or process setup and tear down.
9. Daily engagement in the Tier 1 process which includes generating safety, quality and cost improvement ideas.
10. Participate in process improvement Kaizen events when assigned.
11. Perform TPM (Total Performance Maintenance) procedures as required by the LMS system.
12. Learn and utilize the DPQx SPC system for monitoring process health and report any abnormalities to a member of leadership
13. Required to drive a forklift
14. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
15. Must be able to work any shift and cover overtime as necessary to maintain business operations.
16. Operator I will be able to operate independently with in the areas that they are certified/trained in JOB FACTORS KNOWLEDGE: Perform work requiring general knowledge of production principles where productive process depends on an ability to detect and correct the defect. Basic understanding of Lean principles.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIALS & PRODUCTS:

Close attention is required, and duties are standardized subject to clearly defined practices and procedures and/or general supervision in order to prevent waste of material and time. Failure to follow proper procedures could result in significant loss of expensive product and time

RESPONSIBILITY FOR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Extreme care and expert judgment is needed in operating process equipment, fork trucks and support equipment to prevent damage to equipment, facility, and possible injury.

MENTAL EFFORT: Close attention to detail, such as process conditions, is required at all times to avoid costly rework, production delays, safety incidents or scrap; continuously monitor equipment, process and product quality; ability to operate in an environment where complex machine operations happen simultaneously; ability to plan ahead in the process and production schedule to complete tasks in a timely fashion; execute proper in‐process tests.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly performs lifting criteria floor to knuckle of 73 lbs. and 12” to knuckle 123 lbs. The employee will be required to pass a periodic Respirator Fit Test and may be required to wear a respirator on a daily for a minimum of 1 hour. The employee must work for periods of time while wearing chemical suits &/or respirators. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SURROUNDINGS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; elevated work locations; severe hot and cold temperatures; conditions such as fumes, dust, chemicals, and noise which necessitate the wearing of specialized protective clothing/devices. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, even when weather is severe. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to loud.

HAZARDS: Routine handling of hazardous substances. Handling of caustic, flammable or volatile liquids or gases. Following of moderate safety precaution required.

Respirator and Facial Hair Requirements:

Candidates will be required to wear a respirator throughout their entire shift. To ensure a proper seal and comply with workplace safety requirements, candidates must be clean-shaven in areas where the respirator seals against the face. Neatly trimmed facial hair may be permitted as long as it does not interfere with the respirator's fit or seal.

Candidates must be available to work any shift. Training will be on days. Candidates may be moved to evenings, nights, 8-12 hour shifts. Must be available to work any shifts.

$22.90/HR on days

$23.90/HR on evenings

$24.00/HR on 3rd Shift

$24.10/HR on overnights 12 hours