Reactor Operator Job

Arkema•Grand Rapids, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of specialty chemical resins. Batch manufacturing includes charging raw materials, processing batches, monitoring and recording key process parameters, and troubleshooting. Other Technician responsibilities include: loading, unloading, cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed, and overall plant Housekeeping.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma/GED
Must be a safety-conscious, highly motivated team player who is able to work independently
Must be able to climb ladders, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs and wear PPE including full face air purifying respirator
Must be willing to work overtime as needed
Effectively communicate in a team environment
Willingness to learn
Ability to follow and improve procedures
Hazard recognition/awareness
Assist to resolve problems

Nice To Haves

Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Loading reactors with raw materials
Monitoring and troubleshooting batch process parameters
Performing in process and final product Quality testing
Following operating procedures for job tasks
Operating forklift to move materials around the plant
Performing tasks assigned to operations (raw material charges, equipment preparation, process samples, etc).
Daily communications including meetings (Safety, Shift Change, Shift planning)
Coordinating daily activities with and reporting any issues to the Production Team Lead
Maintaining proper housekeeping practices in the production area.
Routine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail, complete online training and other tasks as assigned.
Supporting other Production Team members as needed, if properly trained for the task
Completing required Training assignments on-time: computer based, instructor led, and on the job
Following HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
Proper handling/disposal of hazardous waste materials
Following safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Participating in Root Cause Investigations as required.
Understanding and executing Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process.
Participating in HSEQ activities provided by site management.
Operating and field checking process equipment.
Monitoring process conditions, equipment and control systems.
Performing troubleshooting of process equipment and systems to resolve process deviations and problems.
Using plant knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance.
Helping troubleshoot plant and customer problems.
Contributing to value creation by continuous improvement of procedures, the operations work processes and related tools and performance metrics.
All other duties as assigned.