Chemical Process Operator

Reckitt•Hillsborough Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Chemical Process Operator is to produce finished bulk product for Packaging ensuring safe operations, product quality, on time delivery and the efficiency of Processing Operation. The primary schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7:15 am to 7:30 pm.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
1+ years of relevant work experience in a Chemical Processing environment
Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed
Able to read and understand email MSDS and Labels
Must be able to drive a Fork Truck
Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, accuracy, work standards, initiative and managing work
Must have strong communication skills and command of English, both verbal and written
Proficient with computers, software, and data processing
Hazardous Waste Operation (HAZWOPER ) training and certification required (provided by company)
Mandatory member of Spill Response Team – may require use of respirator; based on level of HAZWOPER Cert.

Nice To Haves

Black Seal License and relevant experience in High Pressure Boiler Operations is desired.
Strives for Continuous Learning to Keep Skills up-to-date (including Black Seal Boiler License)

Responsibilities

Follow detailed written methods, instructions and formula for mixing, blending and compounding specific ingredients in precise amounts for the manufacture of consumer and industrial products.
Distinguish between various raw materials by proper labels and physical properties during batching.
Prepare and make ready all materials for manufacturing.
Monitor change of temperature, pressure, visual appearance, physical changes and other significant developments which serve as an indication of process progress.
Fill out a batch sheet complete with all necessary data including but not limited to weight of each add, time of completion with date and testing results.
Communicate any change or discrepancy to equipment or batches on time, clearly and effectively across the team.
Perform routine physical or chemical tests necessary for adjustment and provide samples of finished product to Quality Assurance for testing and approval.
Label all retains with complete data.
Maintain working knowledge of all pipelines, connections, valves, storage and location of all equipment necessary for this operation.
Maintain clean work areas, cleans manufacturing and storage tanks, all lines and all other equipment, using steam and various cleaning agents as required.
Monitor machinery and equipment to assure it is operating properly and make minor mechanical adjustments when necessary. Perform routine preventative maintenance. Contact the proper authority for major adjustments or repair.
Fill BMT's as required with proper packaging and labeling materials or manufacturing orders requesting raw materials.
Operate Lift Truck to move/store raw materials.
Assist Raw Material Operator with receiving all bulk raw materials delivered by rail cars or tank trucks in Tank Farm.
Assist in taking inventory as needed (daily, weekly, and annual).
Work as a fully participating member of a self-managed work team running the day to day Processing business with direction from the Processing Lead.
Understands and is accountable for full compliance with RB local and Global EHS Policies and programs (i.e., PPE, HAZCOM, Lockout Tag Out, process safety, DEP, TCPA, etc.).
Participation in EHS programs (i.e., Behavior Safety Observations, near miss reporting, etc.).
Timely completion of all EHS training.
Accurate and timely completion of Inspections, reports and forms required to comply with EHS rules and regulations.
Where required, additional EHS training such as Hazardous Waste and/or HAZWOPER. Training will be provided in order for the employee to fulfill the requirement of his/her position.
Participate when needed in EHS internal/external audits and/or regulatory inspections.
Active participation during incident investigations and promoting all safety activities/events.
Understands and is accountable for following: all Quality, GMP, and cleaning standards and guidelines.
Follows current work instruction and ensures adherence to the Quality Control Plan and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Performs and practices good Housekeeping.
Train new Operators and Temps as needed.
Work effectively in a Team based work environment.
Operate the low and high pressure boilers on site.