R-2328 Production Technician

VantageSpecialtyChemicals • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician performs material movements, including pumping, loading, and unloading, while following approved procedures. The role operates and monitors chemical processes and associated equipment at Vantage’s Chicago Oleo Plant, maintains product quality and process integrity, and follows cGMP, ISO, food safety, safety, and environmental requirements. The technician also completes required paperwork, forms, logs, inspections, and audits; communicates operating status and troubleshooting information; and supports training and maintenance preparation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow and document cGMP, ISO, food safety, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Ability to perform the physical and operational duties described, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in an industrial facility.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Control chemical processes and associated equipment, including supply tanks, pumps, lines, valves, product tanks, and effluent systems, safely and according to procedures and best practices.
• Follow and enforce applicable safety and environmental rules, policies, and regulations; attend required safety training.
• Complete weekly safety audits, with four audits per month, including O&C/SUSA/CURE/SSHE or other safety department initiatives.
• Maintain proficiency in the Production Technician skill blocks for which qualified.
• Communicate and document plant operations to support product quality and output.
• Sample and label raw materials and products according to established procedures.
• Safely operate and control automated control systems.
• Maintain inventory control for process tanks and protect product and process integrity according to procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas and tank farms, disposing of debris and cleaning areas with required tools or equipment.
• Adjust process equipment to maintain product quality and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot basic issues and document status, progress, completion, and resolution on log sheets and work orders, and communicate with supervisors and relief personnel.
• Develop and suggest process and equipment improvements.
• Immediately report accidents and hazardous incidents.
• Prepare processes and equipment for maintenance using appropriate LOTO and Safe Work procedures when required.
• Conduct plant safety inspections and audits and enter work orders for needed repairs.
• Provide information and support when training new or relief personnel, and complete required training documentation.
• Perform analytical measurements as assigned to ensure product quality.
• Perform material transfers as required.
• Perform warehouse operator duties, including hand-palletizing 50-pound bags, stenciling and labeling, stretch-wrapping, and loading trucks as needed.
• Operate industrial trucks such as forklifts to load and unload materials or deliveries and move materials to storage or operational areas.
• Operate a Trackmobile to move railcars safely as a driver or groundman.
• Work and communicate effectively with Vantage personnel and third parties, including contractors and delivery drivers.
• Perform other non-routine duties as directed by management or supervision.

Benefits

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and pension through the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED