Chemical Production Operator Manufacturing

Ortec•Easley, SC

6d•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.

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
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
Must be able to work the following work schedule 12 hour rotating shift position open air environment.
Rotating Shift; Alternating 36-/48-hour workweeks: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./7:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

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.