Process Operator Job

Arkema•Grand Rapids, MI

77d•Onsite

About The Position

This position 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 (both pro and retroactively)
Contribute to continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Packaging finished product
Loading tank trucks
Cleaning process equipment
Preparing thin tanks for resin batches
Gathering raw materials for pre-stages
Operating blend tanks
Handling monomer and catalyst charges
Completing dispersion and emulsion batches after they are transferred from the reactor
Performing any needed in-process QC testing
Loading reactors with raw materials
Monitoring and troubleshooting batch process parameters
Performing in process and final product QC testing
Safe-work/high-hazard work permitting
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.)
Attending Safety, Shift Change, and Shift planning meetings
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 housekeeping and 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
Supporting all AIMS initiatives
Ensuring workplace safety by participating in the Behavior Based Safety Observation program
Participating in HSEQ activities provided by site management, Arkema Coating Resins and Arkema, Inc.
Operating and field checking process equipment
Monitoring process conditions, equipment and control systems
Performing in-depth 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
Performing all other duties as assigned