Chemical Production Operator Manufacturing

Ortec•Pendleton, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The chemical production operator position will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and production efficiency in the manufacturing of the finish goods. Duties will include the operation of reactors as well as filling, loading, and unloading of systems and auxiliary equipment. Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company. We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities. AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity. The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made us a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work a company where we work as many and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Basic Computer & Math Knowledge
Adherence to Ortec's Guiding Principles; Integrity, Optimism, Honesty, Diligence, Stewardship, Humility, Shared Outcomes Competency
Effectively manages multiple competing priorities
Effectively interacts with multiple functions with diverse individuals to achieve goals
Strong written and verbal communication skill
Strong reading, listening and comprehension skill
Detailed oriented
Demonstrates excellent decision making and trouble shooting skills with the ability to prioritize
Customer centric approach

Nice To Haves

Forklift Preferred

Responsibilities

Operates production equipment and monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems in order to make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions.
Batch manufacturing to including weighing and charging raw materials to vessels and tanks, transferring products from vessels to storage tanks and other containers.
Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations.
Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them.
Maintains good housekeeping and work areas and assist in general cleanup.
Fully support Ortec's goals of zero workplace safety incidents and participates in EHS programs.
Ability to mentor and train new and existing personnel on process operations.
Safely operate forklift, lifts and hand trucks.
Performs related duties as assigned.