Chemical Operator

Fortrex•Kieler, WI

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator position is responsible for adhering to all safety policies and guidelines, executing emergency procedures, and accurately recording processing information. This role involves maintaining a clean and organized workplace, working cohesively with team members, and performing duties to comply with SQF standards. The operator will also complete necessary training and comply with all company policies. A key part of the role is safely utilizing and operating various equipment to produce and package products, preparing finished goods for shipment, and troubleshooting software, instrumentation, and system issues. Participation in safety procedures like lock-out/tag-out is also required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (“GED”).
Comprehend documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Knowledge of basic math- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Execute written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to comprehend and execute written procedures and policies.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to learn to safely drive a forklift in a production area

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines; is accountable for their personal safety and the safety of their co-workers.
Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other situations that threaten the safety of team members and the plant site.
Accurately record processing information in electronic devices and on paper documents.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
Work cohesively with team members across multiple departments.
Perform duties required to comply with SQF standards.
Complete initial and routine safety, processing, and compliance training.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Safely utilize and operate equipment to produce and package products including PPE, Forklifts, Weigh scales, Flow meters, Level, temperature, and pressure measuring devices, Centrifugal and air diaphragm pumps with associated hoses and dip pipes, Cam lock hoses and fittings, Manual and automatic valves, Sample valves/collection points, Solids handling equipment, Barcode scanning devices, HMIs and PLCs, Desktop/Laptop computers.
Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
Troubleshoot software, instrumentation, solids-handling, blending, and hydraulic systems.
Participate in lock-out/tag-out and other safety procedures on equipment in preparation for maintenance and other activities.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.