Process Operator - Night Shift

Hydrite•Cottage Grove, WI

About The Position

The Process Operator is responsible for operating chemical processes by adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, and feed rate, and by sampling. This is a 5-2-2-5 third-shift position with a schedule of 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM and requires working every other weekend. The position reports to the Production Supervisor. The operator follows established standard operating procedures, safety practices, and regulatory requirements while operating and monitoring chemical production processes and equipment. Duties include recording production information, handling and monitoring chemicals, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, conducting samples and tests, and completing required documentation and inspections. The role also includes responding to alarms and emergencies and performing related material-handling and transfer tasks.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
Ability to operate a forklift; previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with safety and regulatory compliance programs.
Maintain housekeeping in assigned areas, work safely, and follow established SOPs.
Use PPE as specified in SOPs.
Participate as an active member of the emergency response team and complete associated training.
Complete regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain compliance with RCRA, Title V, air permits, and OSHA regulations in assigned areas.
Participate in mandatory Environmental, Health, and Safety and process-specific training.
Communicate identified compliance, safety, and equipment needs to the shift supervisor or senior operator.
Complete assigned daily and weekly inspection check sheets.
Complete assigned vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, and check sheets.
Complete PRISM tasks for material-transfer move tickets, material usage, PRISM logs, work orders, raw-material inventory, and produced inventory, following PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOPs and documentation requirements as directed.
Operate processes in accordance with SOPs by adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, and feed rate, and notify the shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations.
Record production information, including ingredients, weights, and temperature, and enter it into the database.
Store, retrieve, mix, and monitor chemicals used in production.
Troubleshoot production equipment and process issues.
Monitor chemical treatment machines and instruments, including flow meters and machine dials, to ensure proper operation.
Respond to warning signals and alarms and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents or injuries.
Monitor chemical processes using controls, panel boards, and other input devices to operate manual and semi-automatic machinery.
Take chemical samples and perform tests to verify process progress.
Regulate or shut off machines in emergencies and follow supervisory instructions promptly and precisely.
Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading and unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, and pump-outs.
Recommend changes to SOPs and process-related equipment.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
$2.50 shift premium.
Up to 10% retirement contribution.
$500 per year wellness incentive.
Two weeks of starting paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible the first day of the month following hire.
401(k) and profit sharing.
Life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Legal services insurance.
Scholarship awards for employees' children.
Summer picnic and community giving events.
Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.