Operator

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for the operation of chemical processing equipment, packaging equipment, and material handling equipment. This is a great opportunity to work with fellow operators and management to achieve productions goals in a safe and efficient manner. Reporting to the Production Lead and working in a collaborative community, a challenging and exciting environment, you will: Participates on the PERT team as an entry member. Handles hazardous wastes during generation, transport, storage, or spill response activities. Suppresses fires inside and outside of buildings. Administers basic first aid. Performs standard duties related to fire suppression, fire prevention, hazard spill response, emergency response, and rescue operations (PERT). Completes all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.). Enters near miss or incident reports into SIMS database. Takes appropriate action to resolve then provides sufficient detail to enable root cause analysis through an incident investigation.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of the education criteria outlined above, and relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Has the ability to operate multiple circuits.
• Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
• Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates on the PERT team as an entry member.
• Handles hazardous wastes during generation, transport, storage, or spill response activities.
• Suppresses fires inside and outside of buildings.
• Administers basic first aid.
• Performs standard duties related to fire suppression, fire prevention, hazard spill response, emergency response, and rescue operations (PERT).
• Completes all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
• Enters near miss or incident reports into SIMS database.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve then provides sufficient detail to enable root cause analysis through an incident investigation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees