Chemical Operator

Lubrizol • Avon Lake, OH

275d

About The Position

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Chemical Operator. Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent GED.
• Reliable attendance record and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and plan/schedule daily work to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills with other shifts and day staff.
• Able to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to utilize drum carts and mechanical aids to assist in movement of drums weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Fork truck and hand cart operation is required on both day and night shift.
• Familiarity with computer software such as SAP or Microsoft Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe operation of the Beauty&Home operational area.
• Operate two reactor systems, size reduction equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Handle finished goods packaging, raw material handling, or other miscellaneous tasks when reactor systems are not operating.
• Maintain total compliance to all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements of the department.
• Set-up and monitor the extruder equipment using DeltaV and/or local control panels.
• Stage, label, fill, and ship finished product from reactors.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S in process area on regular basis to ensure a safe operation.
• Accurate administrative record keeping such as shift logs or spreadsheets, startup checklists, waste logs, status logs, environmental logs and production reporting.
• Perform SAP transactions as required, including production reporting and inventory look up.
• Work with process engineers, production coordinator, Control Room Operators, and foreman to maintain smooth operation, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose process and equipment problems and either make minor repairs or submit work notifications.
• Successfully complete initial and annual refresher training to maintain certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED