Reactor Operator - Night Shift

Bachmann Chemical and Engineering•Torrington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a results-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 oligomer formulations that meet quality, ISO, safety, and internal control standards—while also fulfilling customer expectations and ensuring lines are shipped on time (LSOT).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; advanced credential preferred.
3 years of experience in material processing, batch formulations, or chemical manufacturing.
Proficiency with computer programs, including Inventory Management software and Microsoft Office.
Strong math and organizational skills.
Ability to lift and carry weights up to 50 lbs.
After initial training, they are capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Hazwoper training preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate industrial mixing and powerlifting equipment by setting and controlling mixing parameters according to work instructions, and by using 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, then to reactor workstations, and finally to racking and staging areas
Maintain a safe, healthy, clean, ergonomic, and productive workplace by practicing safe handling procedures, using PPE as appropriate, following SDS, EH&S, and HazMat requirements, and ensuring proper storage of materials and equipment.
Employ best practices in inventory management by using first-in-first-out controls for raw materials, carefully and consistently recording inventory transactions, and maintaining cycle and stock counts with lot and material traceability.
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 precisely, and taking timely actions to resolve quality concerns.
Reduce quality errors by investigating and identifying sources of errors, predicting future errors, and continuously improving practices and 6-sigma protocols to prevent such errors.
Maintain dependable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) records by ensuring transactional accuracy through precise input entries and executing key electronic transfers and search functions.