Chemical B Operator

LANXESS Corporation•Woodbridge Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical B Operator performs various duties according to Standard Operating Procedures and follows all plant and safety rules. This role involves receiving instructions from the Outside Chief “A” Operator or Supervisor, starting up filtration, preparing filter presses, lining up and connecting hoses, and monitoring filtration lines for leaks. The operator is responsible for taking press samples, switching valves to filter forward to the Filtration Receiver, flushing the filter receiver, and filling out log sheets. They will monitor flow rates and differential pressure, shutting down to clean the press as needed. Additional responsibilities include taking stock samples, verifying filter feed tank emptiness, blowing out lines and the press, securing lines and valves, circulating batches, and cleaning/redressing the filter press. The operator must communicate information about batches in process to the on-coming operator and report any unsafe conditions or irregularities to supervision. This role may involve handling hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience safely handling chemicals preferred.
Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule (Days/Evenings/Nights).
Strong Communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Performs duties according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Follows all plant and safety rules.
Receives instructions from Outside Chief “A” Operator or Supervisor.
Starts up filtration when instructed.
Prepares filter presses for filtration (blowing, cleaning, changing papers, closing securely).
Lines up and connects hoses and sets valves for filtration.
Starts circulating through filter press without breaking papers.
Monitors filtration lines and checks for leaks.
Monitors all filtrations and notifies supervision of any problems.
Takes press samples as per SOP or when instructed and takes them to the QC lab.
Switches valves to filter forward to Filtration Receiver when samples are approved or instructed.
Flushes filter receiver as instructed.
Checks lines for leaks each time the batch filters forward.
Fills in log sheets, recording materials, amounts, times, and sample results.
Monitors flow rate and differential pressure, shutting down to clean press as needed or directed.
Takes stock samples from filter receivers when batch is half filtered or as directed.
Verifies filter feed tank is empty when filtration is complete.
Pumps press pan empty.
Blows out lines and press without breaking papers.
Secures all lines and valves.
Circulates batch in filter receiver for one hour and takes final sample.
Cleans and redresses filter press for next filtration.
Receives and properly stores filter paper.
Obtains sample jars, caps, and sample tags and stores them neatly.
Maintains good housekeeping.
Communicates information about batches in process, problems, or unusual occurrences to the on-coming operator.
Reports any unsafe conditions or irregularities to supervision.
Performs other duties as requested by supervision.
Handles and/or transfers hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.