Chemical Operator I

Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America, INC•Hillsboro, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TOK America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd., supplies semiconductor photoresists and high-purity chemical agents to customers in the United States and Europe. The Chemical Operator I works in the Clean Solution section and safely and efficiently manufactures products by following established standard operating procedures and company policies. The role performs blending, formulating, and filling procedures, along with inventory control, equipment maintenance, housekeeping, chemical safety, and hazardous-waste management. The role works under the general supervision of an Assistant Manager or above; completed work is periodically reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. It requires successful completion of on-site classroom instruction or on-the-job training. Employees must have reliable transportation and be able to work overtime and various shifts as directed by supervisory staff. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screening, including THC, in accordance with federal guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or previous work experience.
Comfort working with chemicals, including corrosives and organic solvents.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Basic mathematics skills; algebra is highly desirable.
Stable, verifiable work history and excellent attendance record.
Mechanical aptitude.
Attention to detail.
Ability to wear a respirator mask to perform required tasks.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete required on-site classroom instruction or on-the-job training.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Ability to work overtime and various shifts as directed by supervisory staff.
Ability to safely perform physical duties while wearing required PPE, including steel-toed shoes; duties include handling and moving materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds regularly, maintaining stationary positions for extended periods, accessing confined or high and low spaces, and frequently climbing or traversing ladders and stairs.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous manufacturing conditions, including exposure to chemicals, gases, hot equipment and liquids, noise, varying temperatures and lighting, and occasional high places, open vehicles or equipment, and cramped workspaces.

Nice To Haves

Algebra skills are highly desirable.
Verifiable prior experience or certification may be considered when evaluating training requirements.

Responsibilities

Safely handle chemicals using bulk and hand dispense systems, including hazardous waste.
Inspect containers and complete required documentation for specified materials, including hazardous-waste containers and collection systems.
Maintain inventory levels in the work area and report deficiencies to the Lead.
Follow corporate, state, and federal requirements for handling hazardous materials and responding to hazardous situations; comply with standard operating procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain process and emergency equipment where applicable.
Prepare and stage new or returned product containers, including assembling boxes and applying labels as needed.
Fill finished-product containers in a clean-room environment.
Package finished products and hazardous-waste containers.
Maintain 6S activities.
Move raw materials or finished goods using a forklift after receiving company certification.
Perform cleaning, general housekeeping, and other related duties as required.
Demonstrate employee engagement, coachability, and accountability for personal performance and its effect on others.
Attend annual or quarterly refresher courses in hazardous-waste management and handling, general safety, quality management, and environmental management.
Complete assigned tasks efficiently and professionally, adjust to changing priorities and resource availability, and identify additional job-related tasks when time permits.