Chemical Production Operator E

Arclin•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arclin USA is hiring an entry-level, full-time Chemical Production Operator E at its Toledo, Ohio location. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Operator performs assigned functions related to manufacturing and processing resins and formaldehyde. The role requires following Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies and procedures to support safe and efficient operations. The position includes manufacturing and handling materials, monitoring production processes, conducting in-process checks with laboratory equipment, and responding to process alarms or deviations. The Operator works closely with the Lead Operator and other technical, supervisory, and support personnel to meet production and maintenance schedules and maintain safety, efficiency, and product quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to become forklift certified.
Must be capable of driving a tractor/tanker unit or able to learn.
Analytical and mechanical mindset.
Must be willing to work rotating shifts, with days, nights, and evenings rotating every week.
Must follow strict Health and Safety Guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb frequently, including working in elevated areas.
Ability to lift an average of 50 pounds frequently.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math skills, including use of a calculator.
Ability to operate safely in a manufacturing environment, including potentially lifting up to 20 pounds, standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, stooping, rotating, and climbing stairs.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Previous chemical or processing experience.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture resin and formaldehyde and/or related surfaces according to established procedures and HSE regulations.
Load and unload raw materials and finished products, including tanker trailers, railcars, box trucks, and bulk trucks.
Operate a forklift to load and unload raw materials such as drums, totes, and bags.
Collaborate with management to meet production and shipping schedules.
Complete required shipping documents and follow procedures to meet regulatory and corporate requirements.
Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to support safety improvements.
Follow site rules and procedures for quality, health, safety, and the environment.
Visually monitor processes within the assigned area and promptly report deviations or abnormalities to the Lead Operator.
Coordinate with the Lead Operator to safely and efficiently meet production and maintenance schedules across processes.
Communicate with the Lead Operator and Technical, Supervisory, and Support Personnel to resolve process conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Respond promptly to process alarms and interlocks, and coordinate confirmation and corrective actions to resolve the conditions that generated them.
Perform in-process checks to verify batch progression and quality using laboratory equipment such as a GC, titrator, and pH meter.
Troubleshoot process deviations.