Chemical Operator

Air Liquide•Richmond Seppic, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Air Liquide Healthcare company, subsidiary of the Air Liquide group, Seppic has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique ingredients for over 75 years. These ingredients are used by consumers, patients, and professionals. Worldwide, a vast team of talented women and men serve customers for health, well-being, and beauty of all. At Seppic, our vision is to help everyone enjoy a healthy life in a healthy environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. The Seppic Inc manufacturing site, opened in 2020, is located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. The plant specializes in producing ingredients for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. It has enhanced our proximity to our North American customers and increased our manufacturing capabilities worldwide. Its overall concept was designed to incorporate the highest levels of manufacturing quality for cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. All of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are integrated at the product flow level as well as at the individual flow level. The units, all outfitted with a self-cleaning system, are fully automated for consistent and easily traceable quality. The plant has been designed with a minimal-waste or emission objective. The best available techniques were used to reduce waste and emissions to a strict minimum at their origin. The principles of recycling have been systematically adopted and final discharge treatment systems have been installed at the vent and waste-water levels to ensure there is minimal impact on the environment. The facility has obtained ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and RSPO certification. Chemical Operators will work in a team environment and execute manufacturing procedures and work instructions to produce cosmetic ingredients according to the manufacturing schedule. Attention and adherence to safety and quality standards are requirements of this position, as this person will be in (indirect) contact with process chemicals and final product.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
2-3+ years of experience required
Basic understanding of chemical manufacturing processes
Good understanding of industrial safety practices
Good understanding of basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Understanding of Good Documentation and Manufacturing Practices
Good ability to read and understand company procedures (SOP’s)
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, use computers and company software
Good communication skills
Ability to drive forklift
Self starter and motivated to complete work in a safe manner with high quality level

Nice To Haves

Technical school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Responsibilities

Follow and contribute to instructions on batch records as written
Complete documentation according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Operate and support manufacturing equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Perform equipment cleaning according to approved cleaning procedures
Take in-process samples from manufacturing equipment and perform analysis
Build understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment operation
Monitor and ensure equipment performance during batch processing
Identify and report deviations (non-conformance) to management
Partner with the team to report near-miss incidents or accidents in a timely manner
Maintain a safe, clean workspace and inform maintenance of equipment concerns
Collaborate on and suggest improvements to manufacturing methods
Join root cause investigations and participate in 5S studies
Contribute to other team duties and projects as needed