Chemical Operator

Evonik•Mapleton, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery. Accepts responsibility for his/her own safety and health. Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment. Follows operating procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally protective workplace. Observes and reports all incidents and unsafe conditions. Takes an active interest in improving safety and the environmental protection.

Requirements

High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred
2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing setting OR relevant work experience in industrial chemical plant
Safety training or emergency response experience preferred
Ability to understand and be able to operate a personal computer and associated software systems
Ability to manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements
Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Responsibilities

Building steam, water, nitrogen, compressed air processing and control systems used to maintain or operate process equipment or not otherwise covered under other job descriptions.
Building equipment MCC’s and other equipment de-energizing locations
General building equipment not covered under other job descriptions such as heating/air conditioning, electrical outlets, lighting, powered cleaning tools, fork lifts, etc.
General building dumpsters, trash containers and designated waste material management receptacles
General building safety equipment not covered under other job descriptions process areas such as fire extinguishers, safety showers, hand alarms, exit signs, evacuation alarms, absorbent rolls, etc.
Other building equipment not covered under other job descriptions used to supplement or assist tasks such as lifting devices, material storage areas, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Building drum Melter and associated process and control systems
Building drum recovery and filling station equipment
Building hose stations and fire water protection systems
Inventories and orders designated building supplies
Hazardous Waste Responsibility
Building control rooms, restrooms, and break rooms
Drum dumping, filling and handling equipment and surrounding equipment operations area access aisles
Building ingress/egress, emergency exits and primary building traffic aisles
Building platforms, stairways, ladders and walkways to access and/or operate assigned equipment
Equipment storage areas and/or locations
Building trench and drain systems and area roadways
Building non-process areas not covered in other job descriptions
DP Office garage storage area
Complete building equipment non-process safety inspections
Monitors and coordinates building waste recovery and disposal activities
Performs designated documentation and transaction reporting
Inventories and orders designated building supplies
Performs routine semi-skilled equipment maintenance tasks and/or assisting maintenance personnel on equipment repairs
Cleans and prepares equipment for maintenance
Ability to use tools and equipment required to perform essential functions of the job
Proper relief or appropriate communication
Instructs, trains, and assists other Chemical Operators.
Efficient management of time and resources to meet production and maintenance scheduled and daily goals
Performs all other duties as assigned by production management.