Finishing Operator

Nouryon•LaPorte, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader . Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of approximately 7,650 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth , safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands. Finishing Operator At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? About the job This position is responsible for blending and loading product in line with approved S.H.&E., Quality and Finishing guidelines to meet customer expectations. In your future role as Finishing Operator you will

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2+ years plant operator experience or process operator certification with industrial experience.
Plant maintenance experience may substitute for some experience
Knowledge of operating procedures and chemical reactions
Able to work in chemical plant environment
Must be able to wear a respirator
Must be able to walk up and down stairs and climb ladders
Able to read, write and communicate in English
Must be able to wear steel toed shoes & hard hat
Must be able to grasp and understand procedures, etc.
Must be mechanical minded and analytical
Must be able to push/pull drum dollies – manhandle into position (wt approx 110 lbs)
Wear silver suit approx 15 minutes at a time 3-4 times a day
Work 12 hr shifts (4 on and 4 off)
Mandatory ERT (handle fire hose wear bunker gear)
Must be able to operate a fork lift
May require individual to comply with Nouryon RBPS 12 Corporate CFATS Personnel Surety Compliance Policy for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards.

Responsibilities

Understand and operate the equipment or processes in area of assignment.
Know mechanical operation of piping and equipment in assigned area.
Working knowledge of plant processes in area of assignment.
Assist in the development of SOPs and the training of others in area of assignment.
Understand diagrams, equipment, process description, problem solving of area, SOPs, etc.
Basic maintenance skills including trouble shooting equipment and the permit systems.
Make minor adjustments/repairs to the area.
Handle all hazardous chemicals and waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Understands and operates instrumentation in area of assignment.
Participate in the development of the departmental continuous improvement projects and on project teams.
Other duties and assignments as directed by manager.
Understand and help implement the site’s Operating Policy, and HSSE goals and objectives.
Support and participate in on-going HSSE improvement activities and committees.
Be aware of potential health, safety, security and environmental impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
Understand and implement any parts of the Battleground Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Management Plan that apply to area of responsibility.
Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process
Understand and help implement the site’s Quality Policy, Quality goals and objectives, and the Quality Improvement Process (MTQ).
Be fully aware of your specific quality assurance responsibilities.
Be familiar with site wide document control, internal quality audits, corrective action, non-conforming product and record keeping procedures.
Be sure employees under supervision, if applicable, are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures.
Participate and adhere to all applicable government regulations regarding process safety and environmental compliance responsibilities for the site.
Understand and assist with upkeep of process safety information as required by role.
Maintain a strong understanding of process safety and PSM management including the OSHA 14 elements of process safety and Nouryon 21 building blocks.