Operator Associate

Ascend Performance Materials • Pensacola, FL

207d

About The Position

There are several job openings for an Operator Associates team at the Pensacola site. The base work schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday with overtime as required. Personnel may be utilized across the site on an 'as needed' basis. All new Operator Associates are required to serve a minimum of their first three years on the site's Fire Department. Operators perform a variety of both physical and mental tasks that may vary depending on the assigned unit. Some of the more typical responsibilities include knowledge of and adherence to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures, maximizing production with minimal delays, and ensuring optimum product quality. They will perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation, make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation, keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data, and provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.

Requirements

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Silver Certification level Florida Ready to Work.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift and be available for an on-call schedule.
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone or within a team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good attendance.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to think in a logical fashion.
• Proficient with the use of hand-tools for machine operation, minor maintenance, and modifications.
• Be able to perform energy isolation (LOTO).
• Ability to work in a constantly changing schedule of priorities and types of equipment to be operated.
• Successful completion of fork truck training if not already licensed.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds and move 30-55 gallon drums.
• Motor coordination as well as eye, hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat/crouch and climb stairs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and adherence to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures.
• Maximizing production with minimal delays, and ensuring optimum product quality.
• Perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation.
• Make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation.
• Keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and databases that are provided.
• Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
• Follow all area instructions.

Benefits

• Access to on-site medical clinics at U.S. facilities.
• Global wellness rewards program.
• Employee-driven recognition plan.
• Commitment to Zero for personal injuries, process safety incidents, and environmental releases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees