Polymer Process Operator II-Night Shift

Keystone Industries•Cherry Hill, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Polymer Process Operator II receives assignments from Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally. Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group. The operator has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity. This role involves working in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment and requires previous forklift experience. The company strives to create a stimulating and motivating environment with a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development, offering competitive benefits, perks, and programs.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
2 years’ forklift experience with certification
Minimum 18 years of age
Fluent with the English language
Ability to understand and follow procedures/directions both written and verbal
Ability to be available to work overtime as needed
Math skills – Ability to convert lbs., grams, kilos, ounces, liters, etc. utilizing basic math skills
Basic computer user skills
Basic knowledge working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)
Good interpersonal skills
Organized and high attention to detail
Ability to operate basic hand tools
Reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience – 0 to 2 years
Forklift experience – 0 to 2 years

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment
Previous forklift experience
Independently operates various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. without supervision
Independently cleans processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. without supervision
Independently troubleshoots all process equipment without supervision
Recommends and initiates data gathering techniques to resolve problems or improve effectiveness of operations
Trains other personnel in the department
Demonstrated ability to run an automated process using a distributed control system (DCS)
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
Demonstrated mechanical ability
Demonstrated leadership ability
Self-directed and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems.
Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications.
Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas.
Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.
May operate PLC control systems.
Observe production and monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Routinely work from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
Read gauges and charts and record all data/work in required log(s).
Monitor and control temperatures.
Monitor and control rotating equipment.
Monitor and control pressures.
Measure mass.
Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
Maintain proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products.
Respond quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations.
Complete batch paperwork and maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions.
Collect “in-process” samples for quality control testing.
Understand how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality.
Clean processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. with minimal to no supervision.
Clean processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. with minimal to no supervision.
Troubleshoot process equipment with minimal to no supervision.
Provide detailed information on problems, observations and action to other technicians, lead technicians, engineers, and the plant manager through written logs, data sheets and /or personal contact.
Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials.
Safely handle organic peroxides.
Suggest process improvements such as equipment modifications and procedure changes.
Adhere to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times.
Maintain the highest level of housekeeping.
Understand and comply with all written safety, health and environmental procedures.
Attend all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions.
Participate in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs.
Perform required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists and log sheets.