Production Operator/Operations Technician

Evonik Industries • Milton, WI

110d

About The Position

Production Operator/Operations Technician will carry out the activities involved in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. Employee must follow ISO and PSM procedures in all phases of production operations. Performs SAP functions in data entry and also performs laboratory analyses, as needed. Knowledge of IMDG and 49 CFR dangerous goods certification for shipment of materials. Follows established quality standards, Company safety standards and EHS policies at all times. You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Demonstrated ability to handle raw materials and finished products in a safe manner
• Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator or SCBA
• Available to work 12-hour shifts (fixed days or nights), weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Operator forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing
• Demonstrate basic math skills and knowledge of computers
• Physically able to work under SCBA and full PPE and must be physically capable to handle bags and drums of materials

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tank wagons and rail cars, both raw materials and finished products
• Perform blending operations in storage tanks
• Operation of facility's reactors for batch operations
• Transfer materials between vessels
• Perform blending operations in storage tanks
• Automatic and manual charging, sampling and controlling reaction and process vessels
• Transferring raw materials from rail cars and tank trucks to storage tanks, unloading finished products to tote bins or drums as directed
• Handling hazardous materials safely
• Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records
• Adhere to approved work instructions
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions
• General plant maintenance
• Accepts responsibility for his or her own safety and health
• Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment
• Follows operating procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally protective workplace
• Observes and reports all incidents and unsafe conditions
• Takes an active interest in improving safety and environmental protection
• Must work well within a team, have good common sense, and have a good attention to detail

Benefits

• Performance related pay
• Opportunity for personal and professional development
• Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees