About the position
We’re seeking a resulted-focused, innovative, self-driven and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as a Reactor Operator for our Torrington CT facility. Here, you will safely produce batch adhesives and oligomers formulations that meet quality, ISO, safety and internal control standards – while meeting customer expectations and satisfying lines shipped-on-time (LSOT) requirements.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate industrial mixing and powerlifting equipment by setting and controlling mixing parameters to work instructions, and by utilizing lift trucks, power jacks, and drum dollies to retrieve and replace raw materials and WIP.
- Promote warehousing and material handling best practices by safely and efficiently transferring raw materials from delivery vehicles to warehouse storage to reactor workstations then transferring finished goods to racking and staging areas.
- Maintain a secure, healthy, clean, ergonomically sensitive, productive workplace by practicing safe handling procedures, using PPE as appropriate, following SDS, EH&S, and HazMat requirements, and by ensuring proper storage of materials and equipment.
- Employ best practices in inventory management by using first-in-first-out raw materials controls, carefully and consistently recording inventory transactions, maintaining cycle and stock counts, through lot, and material traceabilities.
- Create robust work batches by utilizing Work Orders and SOPs, accurately measuring and processing chemical ingredients in the production of finished formulations, recording process information accurately, and taking actions to resolve quality concerns in a timely fashion.
- Reduce quality errors by investigating and determining sources of errors, thereby predicting future sources of error, and by continuously improving practices and 6-sigma protocols to prevent such errors.
- Maintain dependable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) records by performing transactional integrity through accurate input entries and by executing key electronic transfers and search functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; advanced credential preferred.
- 3+ years’ work experience in material processing, batch formulations, or chemical manufacture.
- Proficiency with computer programs – Inventory Management software, and Microsoft Office.
- Good math and organization skills.
- Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50lb.
- HazWhopped training preferred.
- After initial training, ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Attractive salaries.
- Personal growth opportunities.
- Excellent benefits packages that include: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Retirement Plan (401K), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Free uniforms and footwear, Training & Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Resources.
