Production Operator III

Fujifilm•New Castle, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to manufacture purified dyes, ink formulations, and flush solutions per batch process logs. This includes material handling, operating pumps, Reverse Osmosis units, monitoring flows, filtering, and packaging to customer requirements. Production operators are responsible for their own work habits and safety performance. This position requires accurate transfer of information, documentation of all process steps, and reporting of abnormal occurrences. The Production Operator accomplishes these goals while striving to maintain an atmosphere of involvement, continuous improvement, EHS, and right-first-time manufacture within the operations team. The Production Operator accomplishes these tasks with direct interaction with co-workers, lab personnel, and production supervision. This position reports to the Lead Operator. The Production Operator will work rotating shifts to support 24/5 manufacturing, Monday-Friday. In addition to the listed responsibilities, the position may be required to perform other duties upon request from management.

Requirements

A high school degree with 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and correctly
Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
Experience using Standard Work Processes along with Operational Discipline Principles
Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions
Knowledge of basic math and arithmetic
Basic knowledge of computers, data entry, and word processing

Nice To Haves

Experience in a batch chemical plant setting
Knowledge of piping, pumps, filtration, and other fluid handling components
Knowledge in operating and monitoring unit operations such as Ion exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Standardization

Responsibilities

Manufacture multiple purified dyes, inks, and flush solutions in an efficient, safe, and environmentally sound manner that meets all quality requirements.
Ensure company EHS standards are met through training, following safety rules, conforming to PPE requirements, and reporting safety observations.
Obtain a full understanding of all process equipment operation and identify/troubleshoot abnormal situations.
Perform basic mathematical calculations for additive additions and conversions to standard product strengths.
Report all abnormal occurrences and environmental problems to supervision immediately and understand emergency actions.
Maintain area standards in all work areas and perform end-of-shift inspections, implementing corrective actions through six sigma practices.
Manufacture with GMP guidelines where required.
Reduce potential for product losses through closer monitoring of batch operations, elimination of operator error, and providing suggestions for dye containment.
Communicate effectively by providing operator comments to batch processes, performing timely database entries, and ensuring accurate handover of information at shift change.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives through a team approach, bringing forward suggestions to improve conditions and optimize operating systems.