Kettle Operator Afternoon shift Mon-Fri

DUREZ CORP•City of Niagara Falls, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Durez produces thermosetting phenolic resins and molding compounds that cover a wide range of application and industries. We are a global organization committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations in material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality. This is an afternoon shift position, Monday-Friday, 3:45pm-11:45pm. The role requires an energetic individual seeking a career in our plant, with guaranteed annual pay increases based on a tier system. The position also involves compliance with all health, safety, environmental regulations, and requirements Durez subscribes to, including the handling of hazardous materials in conjunction with PSM and RMP. All quality regulations and requirements to support the plant’s customer focused initiatives must be adhered to.

Requirements

Must be physically able to perform job duties.
Must climb stairs and ladders, use hand tools & jackhammer, shovel, push & pull various non-powered material handling equipment, operate valves, and operate forklift in a safe manner.
Prior Kettle operation experience required.
Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts.
Basic math skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Weigh raw materials and charge them accurately to kettles.
Operate the kettle in accordance with formula procedure, and with the necessary care and attention to produce a satisfactory product without undue wear or damage to equipment dump batches.
Clean the bottom of kettle, install new gaskets or chip kettle, if necessary.
Check to see if the kettle has been properly cleaned before charging.
Charge and operate additional kettles, if required, while other batches are under operation and do not require full attention.
Be familiar with the kettle operation of all standard formulas so that batches of resin can be run without help from the foreman in charge.
Notify foreman immediately when any operating equipment needs oil, repairs, etc. for their proper operation.
Perform all in-process lab testing and associated equipment calibrations as required.
May be assigned to utility job function as required.
Stage charges at the kettle(s) as required.
Operate forklift as instructed by supervision or as required to perform job duties.
Perform any other assigned work for which employee is qualified.
Keep equipment and assigned work area clean and in order.
Perform any and all supplemental duties involving the use of common skills while performing normal job functions.
Prevent/contain chemical spills in order to ensure employee safety and protection of the environment.
Load finished products from the kettle to bulk trucks and other containers when possible, including use of the autofill.