Production Operator

About the position

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come. We are looking for a production operator to carry operations workload as required under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all production operations as defined by the shift leader.
• Report all accidents, upset conditions, and near misses to the shift leader immediately.
• Work with the shift leader to provide proper shift coverage. This includes vacations, illnesses, and OT.
• Focus on plant housekeeping. Before the end of the shift all areas free of debris and trash, equipment put away, and all containers labeled.
• Report all spills, unintended discharges to the sump, etc to the shift leader immediately.
• Ensure all documentation (batch sheets, loading and unloading checklists, receiving paperwork, etc) are filled out completely and correctly.
• Understanding of all alarms and correct path forward given each alarm.
• Provide suggestions for process or equipment improvements.
• Provide recommendations on a regular basis to HSE Engineer.
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable.
• Always perform your job in a sound HS&E manner to protect yourself and those around you.
• Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking about means to avoid those hazards.
• Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue & complacency) that leads to distractions from the task on hand.
• Attend and complete all required training.
• Job completion means Good Housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for your safety and those around you.
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a professional chemical industry worker. Maintain and clean it properly.
• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Must be punctual and meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
• Available to work all shifts. Syensqo operates on a 24/7 basis.
• Shifts consist of 12 hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $23.00 - 25.00 per hour.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).