Chemical Operator

Synthomer•Roebuck, SC

About The Position

Summary: Comply with all site and job specific safe working expectations. Actively participate in safety programs. Runs reactive chemistry processes to generate finished goods as specified on batch sheets and bills of material (BOM). Monitors chemical processes, records data, and makes decisions to ensure safe operation and quality product is made. Filters and transfers finished product, packages materials, and prepares for shipping or bulk storage. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance. Lead/participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned. 2. Reviews paperwork associated with process to be operated and sets up equipment according to instructions. 3. Verifies raw material availability and restocks plant supply as needed. 4. Adds raw materials to vessels, either manually, periodically lifting 55 lbs., or via hard piped systems utilizing pumps. 5. Monitors reactive chemical processes via computer control systems and visual observation of data and records data throughout. 6. Troubleshoots and reports processing issues using collected data and by monitoring plant control system trends in order to ensure safe plant and process operation. 7. Samples batches, in-process and finished product. Adjusts batch upon quality control advice, if necessary, to meet quality standards. 8. Records production data in log and SAP computer systems as pertains to batch. 9. Filters and transfers final product into proper storage container, tank, or truck. 10. Places identification labels on containers for storage and shipping. 11. Cleans work area, tank-feeding lines, and vessel. Maintains housekeeping in shared work areas. 12. Participates in inventory control processes including cycle counting. 13. Inspects forklifts, work areas, and personal safety equipment for compliance with documented expectations. Supports routine jobs inspections, as assigned. 14. Stays current on safety and job training expectations. 15. Be able to assist maintenance personnel with preparation of equipment for maintenance repairs per the safe work permit process. 16. Have full understanding of site safety system permits in the acceptor role. Be able to complete and work from safe work permits for non-routine tasks. 17. Work overtime as needed and be available during allotted time scheduled on the production call-in calendar. 18. Performs all duties as requested by team manager. Other Essential Criteria: 1. Must be able to support and be aligned with business goals by contributing to the Company’s safety programs and quality objectives. 2. Must be able to satisfy the Core Competencies for the role. 3. Must be able to work in a team environment. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: · High school diploma or GED · Good math skills · Good communication and interpersonal skills. · Attention to detail and ability to document the results of the work. Skills: · Exposure to various weather conditions · Ability to wear safety equipment as required. · Ability to obtain a forklift license within 14 days of employment. · Ability to lift 55 pounds · Ability to tip and roll 500 pound drums · Ability to work straight shift work – nights or days. · Not afraid of heights – no balance abnormalities Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and roll a 600 pound drum. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. A medical evaluation for fitness for duty is required for this role per the Company’s established criteria. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and flammable, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Good math skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and ability to document the results of the work.
Exposure to various weather conditions
Ability to wear safety equipment as required.
Ability to obtain a forklift license within 14 days of employment.
Ability to lift 55 pounds
Ability to tip and roll 500 pound drums
Ability to work straight shift work – nights or days.
Not afraid of heights – no balance abnormalities
Must be able to support and be aligned with business goals by contributing to the Company’s safety programs and quality objectives.
Must be able to satisfy the Core Competencies for the role.
Must be able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance.
Lead/participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned.
Reviews paperwork associated with process to be operated and sets up equipment according to instructions.
Verifies raw material availability and restocks plant supply as needed.
Adds raw materials to vessels, either manually, periodically lifting 55 lbs., or via hard piped systems utilizing pumps.
Monitors reactive chemical processes via computer control systems and visual observation of data and records data throughout.
Troubleshoots and reports processing issues using collected data and by monitoring plant control system trends in order to ensure safe plant and process operation.
Samples batches, in-process and finished product.
Adjusts batch upon quality control advice, if necessary, to meet quality standards.
Records production data in log and SAP computer systems as pertains to batch.
Filters and transfers final product into proper storage container, tank, or truck.
Places identification labels on containers for storage and shipping.
Cleans work area, tank-feeding lines, and vessel.
Maintains housekeeping in shared work areas.
Participates in inventory control processes including cycle counting.
Inspects forklifts, work areas, and personal safety equipment for compliance with documented expectations.
Supports routine jobs inspections, as assigned.
Stays current on safety and job training expectations.
Be able to assist maintenance personnel with preparation of equipment for maintenance repairs per the safe work permit process.
Have full understanding of site safety system permits in the acceptor role.
Be able to complete and work from safe work permits for non-routine tasks.
Work overtime as needed and be available during allotted time scheduled on the production call-in calendar.
Performs all duties as requested by team manager.