Liquid Plant Operator

Syngenta Group•Orangeburg, SC

2d•$45,600 - $68,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Liquid Plant Operator performs tasks related to producing liquid plant products throughout all phases of production, as required by the operating manual. The role applies company safety and quality procedures and completes duties within expected time and resource limits. The operator runs formulation equipment and semi-automatic and automatic filling lines, performs material loading and hand additions, carries out product clean-downs and equipment changeovers, and records downtime and quality checks. The position also involves troubleshooting equipment, reporting process deviations to the shift manager, basic maintenance, forklift operation, and use of information systems associated with formulation and packaging technology. Work is performed in accordance with site policies and procedures, with a focus on safety, quality, environmental standards, and housekeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to learn continuously and quickly apply new knowledge.
Ability to work effectively in teams to achieve common goals.
Ability to manage time efficiently to meet production deadlines.
Ability to prioritize safety and maintain high quality standards.
Propensity for production activities and dedication to complying with safety and quality regulations.
Ability to analyze deviations from standard processes and report them to the shift manager.
Positive attitude toward colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Technical background.
Prior production, packaging, or quality control experience.

Responsibilities

Operate multiple formulation equipment according to established operator standard work and prescribed formulation batch cycle times.
Set up and operate multiple semi-automatic and automatic filling lines, including loading materials, operating machinery, performing product clean-downs and equipment size changeovers, and recording downtime.
Perform proceduralized operations safely and efficiently in accordance with site policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot equipment with assistance, solve problems, and provide feedback and corrective actions when processes do not meet cycle times.
Operate a forklift and perform hand additions to formulation vessels.
Maintain and improve safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards.
Interpret planning documentation and carry out and record quality checks.
Operate information systems associated with formulation and packaging technology.
Carry out basic maintenance on filling lines and associated plant.
Analyze deviations from standard processes and report them to the shift manager.