Process Operator

DuPont•Dalton, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers DuPont's Dalton, GA site has an exciting opportunity for a Process Equipment Operator for the STYROFOAM® plant.

Requirements

A minimum of a High school diploma or GED is required; 2-year Technical/Trade Degree in Process Technology, Mechanical or electrical field is strongly preferred
A minimum of 2 years professional work experience demonstrating adept process operations, mechanical or electrical aptitude is strongly preferred
Must be capable of performing simple math computations involving ratios and fractions with or without a calculator
Must be mechanically inclined
Must possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and be capable of working in an empowered team environment
Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour schedule. Overtime is required (including weekends and holidays) to cover vacancies due to illness, vacation of other team members, and scheduled meetings
Must have a current, valid, US driver’s license
Candidates must be willing and able to work in environments that include: working in tight or closed-in spaces, climbing stairs/ladders, working at heights, standing or walking for extended periods of time, frequent bending, reaching, and lifting, working outdoors in conditions that may dirty clothing or include inclement weather
Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment, such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, hard-hat, steel-toed shoes, and long sleeve FRC (safety equipment will be provided by DuPont)
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and possess full dexterity of the wrists and hands.
Must be able to use hand tools and operate valves and similar equipment routinely.

Nice To Haves

2-year Technical/Trade Degree in Process Technology, Mechanical or electrical field is strongly preferred
A minimum of 2 years professional work experience demonstrating adept process operations, mechanical or electrical aptitude is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Meet behavior expectations in the areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, productivity, and teamwork and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts
Interface with process control computers to optimize and troubleshoot product quality and equipment operations
Perform standard and non-routine testing of product quality
Manually set up and adjust process equipment for product changes
Safely perform manual operations such as cutting foam during start-ups/jam-ups, manually stacking and grinding foam, and filling solids additive feeders
Perform on-shift minor maintenance, predictive/preventive maintenance (PPM), breakdown repair, and scheduled shutdown/turnaround activities
Certify in all areas of the plant
Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
Follow operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties
Clear and tag equipment as required.
Issue Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.