Senior Chemical Operator

Johnson Matthey•Savannah, GA

About The Position

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Senior Chemical Operator, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. Operates chemical mixing and processing equipment. As a Senior Chemical Operator, you will help drive our goals by: Knows, and observes all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, and environmental practices. Transfers products into and out of various process and storage tanks using pumps, screw conveyors and other transfer systems according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoots all problems that occur on product transfer and other area equipment and reports issues to supervision. Inspects and cleans all machinery within their scope of authority and performs minor repairs when necessary. Prepares assigned equipment for maintenance. Assists maintenance personnel with both preventive and unscheduled maintenance. Draws product samples at prescribed intervals and submits them to the QC laboratory for analysis. Unloads liquid chemical bulk delivery trucks. Maintains an accurate account of raw material usage on batch sheets Maintains an accurate account of daily tasks in the area logbook Communicates with previous and incoming shift personnel regarding production, maintenance and other pertinent details as captured in the area logbook. Manages inventory of material in intermediate bulk containers. Responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned. May perform other related assignments and operate other equipment as determined by supervision.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Must be able to become forklift certified
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This includes the ability to rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. They need the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic computer skills
Self motivated individual with good time management skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemical mixing preferred
Experience operating a forklift preferred

Responsibilities

Knows, and observes all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, and environmental practices.
Transfers products into and out of various process and storage tanks using pumps, screw conveyors and other transfer systems according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Troubleshoots all problems that occur on product transfer and other area equipment and reports issues to supervision.
Inspects and cleans all machinery within their scope of authority and performs minor repairs when necessary.
Prepares assigned equipment for maintenance.
Assists maintenance personnel with both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
Draws product samples at prescribed intervals and submits them to the QC laboratory for analysis.
Unloads liquid chemical bulk delivery trucks.
Maintains an accurate account of raw material usage on batch sheets
Maintains an accurate account of daily tasks in the area logbook
Communicates with previous and incoming shift personnel regarding production, maintenance and other pertinent details as captured in the area logbook.
Manages inventory of material in intermediate bulk containers.
Responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned.
May perform other related assignments and operate other equipment as determined by supervision.