Production Operator I

Borealis AG•Rockport, KY

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Borealis is now Borouge International. Essential Materials, advancing the world. Make Production Real! This role has a heavy emphasis on Safety and Quality. The Production Operator will perform forklift/truck requirements, be able to calculate and make production decisions when the need arises, and assist in meeting production schedule goals by completing assignments. They will participate in continuous improvement, follow all provisions of operating instructions, and be responsible for the completion and accuracy of all production order data entry. The role involves monitoring and performing product quality checks and taking appropriate action, including shutdown of the process, to prevent or limit production. The operator is responsible for meeting standard batch times while maintaining safety and quality, and for following all quality policies and production procedures to ensure quality product is produced. They are responsible for their own safety and that of others within the Production Bay. The position requires demonstrating equipment operational knowledge and processing skills to independently conduct key production tasks, including weight cuts, the Banbury, the ZSK, pelletor, pellet water systems, feeders, soaking systems, and material transfer systems. Increased operation in ancillary equipment, such as the track mobile, the setup of blowers and Torit filter systems, is also expected. The operator will conduct on-line QC tests to ensure product specifications are being met, including the interpretation of data to adjust operation parameters accordingly. Responsibilities include optimized production cycles with given product mix, including Quality and Productivity for Maximizing Uptime and Minimizing Downtime. They will ensure proactive continuous improvement of plant performance, follow daily production instructions and production recipes, and ensure accurate raw material usage and production data recording for management and raw material management, raw material supply, waste management and reporting. Effective communication of maintenance work required, both verbally and using the Maintenance Equipment Status Tag system, is crucial for building teamwork within the assigned production bay and throughout the plant. The role also involves following established procedures and work instructions in the department, daily close follow-up of product quality, and providing feedback on quality deviations to Shift Leads and other shifts. Defining root causes and initiating and/or carrying out corrective actions for quality improvements are key. The operator will participate in Safety initiatives and take ownership for improving Safety by correcting any deficiencies within their capability.

Requirements

Strong focus on Safety and Quality
Good math and mechanical aptitude skills
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
Follows all provisions of operating instructions
High School diploma or GED
Be a team player
Flexibility to work other shifts as production demands.

Responsibilities

Perform forklift/truck requirements
Be able to calculate and make production decisions when the need arises
Assists in meeting the production schedule goals by completing assignments
Participates in continuous improvement
Follows all provisions of operating instructions
Responsible for the completion and accuracy of all production order data entry
Monitors and performs product quality and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process, to prevent or limit production
Responsible for meeting standard batch times while maintaining safety and quality
Follows all quality policies and production procedures to ensure quality product is produced
Responsible for their own Safety and that of others within the Production Bay
Demonstrates equipment operational knowledge and processing skills to independently conduct key production tasks, including weight cuts, the Banbury, the ZSK, pelletor, pellet watersystems, feeders, soaking systems, and material transfer systems
Increased operation in ancillary equipment, such as the track mobile, the setup of blowers and Torit filter systems
Conducts on-line QC tests to ensure product specifications are being met, including the interpretation of the data to adjust the operation parameters, accordingly
Responsible for optimized production cycle with given product mix, including Quality and Productivity for Maximizing Uptime and Minimizing Downtime
Ensures proactive continuous improvement of plant performance
Responsible for following daily production instructions, production recipes, etc.
Ensures accurate raw material usage and production data recording for management and raw material management, raw material supply, waste management and reporting etc.
Communicates maintenance work required effectively, both verbally and using the Maintenance Equipment Status Tag system in building Teamwork within the assigned production Bay and throughout the plant.
Follows established procedures and work instructions in the department
Daily close follow-up of product quality. Feedback on quality deviations to Shift Leads and other shifts
Defines roots causes and initiates and/or carries out corrective actions for quality improvements
Participates in Safety initiatives and takes ownership for improving Safety by correcting any deficiencies that are within their capability to do so