Polymer Process Operator 1

Keystone Industries•Cherry Hill, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together! In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.

Requirements

Previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment
Prior forklift experience
High School Graduate or GED

Nice To Haves

Leadership capabilities
Mechanical capability/aptitude
2 years’ forklift experience with certification
2 years’ reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience, preferably in a batch environment
1 year of forklift experience with certification
2-4 years of reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience

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
Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
Monitor and control temperatures
Monitor and control rotating equipment
Monitor and control pressures
Measure mass
Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow
Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
Collects “in-process” samples for quality control testing
Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality
Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
Performs routine inspection of equipment, such as pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors, etc. and record data as required
Using hand tools, trouble-shoots and performs minor repairs on specific machines
Replaces damaged or worn parts such as changing filters and other minor maintenance task as needed/requested
Prepares equipment for maintenance following company established procedures
Conducts Confined Space Entry as needed
Reports any mechanical issues immediately to Supervisor
Understands and routinely practices cGMP, FDA and Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations
Safely operates overhead equipment such as jib and bridge cranes
Maintains good attendance and covers for others in their absence
Additional duties/ad hoc projects as assigned/requested by management
Adheres to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times
Maintains the highest level of housekeeping
Understands and complies with all written safety, health and environmental procedures
Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions
Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs
Performs required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists and log sheets