Chemical Operator

Johnson Matthey•Savannah, GA

About The Position

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Chemical Operator, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future Operates chemical mixing and processing equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 6 months experience in an industrial environment
Must be able to become forklift certified
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This includes the ability to rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic computer skills
Self-motivated individual with good time management skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFT

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating a forklift preferred

Responsibilities

Knows, and observes all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, and environmental practices.
Operates chemical packaging equipment; or, operates one or more of the following pieces of chemical processing equipment according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Calciner Ribbon Blender/Classifier
Assists with operation of COP equipment
Various pieces of processing equipment associated with HTLP
Troubleshoots all problems that occur on equipment in assigned area and reports issues to supervision.
Inspects and cleans all machinery within their scope of authority and performs minor repairs when necessary.
Prepares assigned equipment for maintenance.
Assists maintenance personnel with both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Draws product samples at prescribed intervals and submits them to the QC laboratory for analysis.
Maintains an accurate account of daily tasks in the area logbook.
Communicates with previous and incoming shift personnel regarding production, maintenance and other pertinent details as captured in the area logbook.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned.
May perform other related assignments and operate other equipment as determined by supervision.