Chemical Process Operator

CROWN Cork & Seal USA•Hanover, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in metal packaging production, designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our expanding industry. Crown was founded with a commitment to sustainability, a vision that remains essential to our future. This position is located at Plant 37 in Hanover, PA, which manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. The plant has approximately 95 employees and is conveniently located near York, PA, Gettysburg, PA, and the Maryland border.

Requirements

Understand statistics and quality specifications
Ability to read and interpret monitoring gauges and controllers
Understand chemical handling procedures, including use of SDS, P.P.E., storage and disposal requirements
Basic knowledge of pumps and operations of fluid handling systems
Basic mechanical and computer skills
Basic math calculation abilities
Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs

Nice To Haves

High School Education/GED
Understanding of pH, metal solubility, conductivity, refractive index, ion exchange, basic fluid dynamics and flow diagrams
Understand concentration calculations
Class “D” wastewater operator certification preferred
Working knowledge and knowledge of the theory of operation, function, location, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the following systems: Wastewater treatment system: Systems control panels and programming/alarms, Bulk storage area, Can washer/wash coater/ovens, Reverse Osmosis System, DI System, Coolant systems
Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
Ability to work independently or with a team
Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the washer/wash coat system
Operate and maintain coolant filtration system
Monitor and operate wastewater treatment system
Perform process quality checks, standardize and maintain lab equipment and instruments
Prepare manifests for non-hazardous solid waste removal
Prepare dumpster for waste disposal
Monitor and operate deionized water system and reverse osmosis system
Check water hardness and inspect water softening equipment
Collect, measure, document, and manage spoilage in the washer area
Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of waste treatment area, washer and coolant areas
Participate in periodic maintenance of equipment and direct team members from other areas in cleaning of wastewater treatment room, coolant system, and can washer
Assist in chemical inventory control by communicating usage and anticipated needs to applicable leadership team member, Manufacturing Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager
Communicate maintenance needs to applicable leadership team member, Manufacturing Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager
Document activities in logbooks to provide communication to other team members
Provides their own tools for this position. A list of required tools will be shared.
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned