Powder B Operator

KIK Consumer Products • Westlake, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Powder B Operator where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the successful operations of our facility. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma, 1 Year of forklift experience in a chemical industry. Previous process operator experience is a plus.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods of time, while operating a forklift.
• Ability to speak and comprehend verbal instruction with respirator on in order to effectively communicate with coworkers as well as monitoring equipment.
• Must be able to wear SCBA gear during emergency situations.
• Ability to ascend stairs up to 80’ in height.
• Ability to perform shift work with some overtime and call-outs.
• Requires good communications skills and the ability to function in a team environment.
• The ability to follow oral or written instructions, set procedures, work rules and standards.
• Pass physical & drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous process operator experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Powder “B” operator is responsible for Cutting bags of CA, monitors the flow as well as product level in the bins, then places the product on an unloading station, using forklift.
• Excessive product must be placed in either the unloading bin or super sacks and reworked into process.
• Records correct daily amount of bags cut and reports to "A" operator or Shift Supervisor.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance, deconning and deenergizing. (Deconning sometimes requires hours of shoveling product from equipment and floor surfaces to properly decon the equipment.)
• Responds to plant emergencies – decomposition of product, power failures, spills, fires, explosions, and any other related emergency situations. During emergency situations it may be necessary for the Powder “B” operator to don a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Collects samples for processing.
• Maintains housekeeping duties in assigned zones and conducts safety inspections.
• Recycles Bags of recyclable material as required.
• Participate in all aspects of the safety program including safety meeting attendance and participation.
• Operates a forklift to move and/or re-locate material or equipment.
• Responsible for filing all inventory tags in the designed file in numerical order and completes the required production reports for inventory control reporting.
• Assist other operators or co-workers as needed.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
• KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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