Liquid Plant Operator

Syngenta Group•Orangeburg, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Liquid Plant Operator performs tasks related to producing liquid plant products throughout all phases of production, in accordance with the operating manual. The role requires knowledge and application of company safety and quality procedures, and completion of duties within expected timeframes and resource constraints. The operator runs formulation equipment and semi-automatic and automatic filling lines, handles materials and machinery, completes product clean-downs and equipment changeovers, and records downtime. The role also includes operating a forklift, making hand additions to formulation vessels, performing quality checks, using production information systems, and carrying out basic maintenance on filling lines and associated plant. Operators work safely and efficiently within site policies, maintain environmental and housekeeping standards, troubleshoot equipment with assistance, and report deviations from standard to the shift manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated keen attention to detail.
Ability to learn continuously and apply new knowledge quickly.
Ability to work effectively in teams to achieve common goals.
Ability to manage time efficiently to meet production deadlines.
Commitment to safety and high quality standards.
Propensity for production activities and dedication to compliance with safety and quality regulations.
Ability to analyze deviations from standard 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 in accordance with established operator standard work and prescribed formulation batch cycle times.
Set up and run multiple semi-automatic and automatic filling lines.
Load materials, operate machinery, perform product clean-downs and equipment size changeovers, and record downtime.
Perform proceduralized operations safely and efficiently while following site policies and procedures.
Troubleshoot equipment with assistance and provide feedback and corrective actions when processes do not meet cycle-time expectations.
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.
Report deviations from standard to the shift manager.