Chemical B Operator

LANXESS Corporation • Woodbridge Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

This position involves performing duties according to Standard Operating Procedures, following all plant and safety rules, and handling hazardous substances. The operator will be responsible for various stages of filtration processes, including setup, monitoring, sampling, and shutdown, as well as maintaining good housekeeping and communicating with the oncoming shift.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience safely handling chemicals.

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, by blowing, cleaning, changing papers, and closing securely.
• Lines up and connects hoses and sets valves for filtration of materials.
• Starts circulating through filter press without breaking papers on press.
• 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 by supervision and takes samples to QC lab.
• Switches valves to filter forward to Filtration Receiver when press samples are approved or when instructed by supervisor, without breaking papers on press.
• Flushes filter receiver as instructed.
• Checks lines for leaks each time batch filters forward.
• Fills in log sheets, recording all materials, amounts, and times, and records sample results.
• Monitors flow rate through press and differential pressure on press.
• Shuts down to clean press as needed or as directed by supervision.
• Takes stock samples from filter receivers when batch is half filtered or as directed by supervision.
• When filtration is complete, verifies that filter feed tank is empty and pumps press pan empty.
• Blows out lines and press without breaking papers on press.
• 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.
• Communicates to on coming “B” Operator information about all batches in process and any problems or anything unusual.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or irregularities to supervision.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervision.
• Handles and/or transfers of hazardous substances and hazardous wastes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans.
• Health programs.
• Life insurance.
• Medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global “Xwork” program.
• Commitment to professional and personal development through ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED