Chemical Production Operator E

Arclin•Andalusia, AL

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About The Position

Arclin USA is seeking an entry-level, full-time Chemical Production Operator for its Andalusia, Alabama location. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the operator performs tasks related to manufacturing and processing resins and formaldehyde. The role requires performing assigned production functions in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies and procedures, helping maintain an efficient and safe operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to become forklift certified.
Capable of driving a tractor/tanker unit or able to learn.
Analytical and mechanical mindset.
Able to work rotating shifts, with days, nights, and evenings rotating every week.
Willing to follow strict health and safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.
Able to sit, stand, walk, and climb frequently, including working in elevated areas.
Able to lift an average of 50 pounds frequently.
Basic computer skills.
Basic math skills, including calculator use.
Able to operate safely in a manufacturing environment, including potentially lifting up to 20 pounds and 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 comply with regulations and corporate requirements.
Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee to facilitate safety improvements.
Follow site rules and procedures related to 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 complete tasks safely and efficiently and 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 generating 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.