Chemical Process Operator - Multiple Levels Based on Experience

Dart Container•Leola, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Set-up and operate chemical process equipment, and ensure the equipment is working efficiently and producing quality materials. This role involves following and committing to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements. It also requires adherence to practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet company quality standards, and follow safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Requirements

One (1) year experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment or equivalent technical school or apprentice experience
Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT)
Ability to obtain and maintain PIT certification
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Nice To Haves

Previous plant production software experience required; SAP experience
One (1) year experience working with chemical processing equipment
Six (6) months material handling or PIT experience
Technical school or apprenticeship experience

Responsibilities

Set up, start, adjust, test, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down chemical process equipment in accordance with schedules and specifications
Operate and control the chemical process of transforming raw material into the finished product, ensuring quality and consistency
Monitor process area and process equipment
Make chemical additions as needed
Test final product to ensure compliance with specifications
Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines, lube chain rails, grease guns, etc.) as required
Maintain documentation and reports as required
Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
Perform processes in SAP as required