Trainee - Operative

ALTA Performance Materials • Fort Smith, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Alta Performance Materials US, LLC is seeking a Chemical Blender/Operator to join their team in Fort Smith, AR. This role is a key part of their growing organization and offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, collaborative environment. ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats, and low-profile additives for the plastics industry, serving markets such as building materials, corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced plastic, recreation, transportation, and wind energy. The company is described as an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries, with a culture built on trust, proactivity, and partnership.

Requirements

• High School Diploma along with basic high school math and science skills
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience (a plus)
• Ability to perform physical activity (continuous standing, walking, climbing stairs, etc.)
• Previous mechanical equipment experience, operate pumps, compressors, etc.
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to work a 40 to 50 hour week (4AM start) with some OT and Saturday if required.
• Must be able to be certified to Drive Fork Trucks, will be trained on site.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (30-75 lbs.).
• Skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, SAP experience desirable
• Ability to wear Full Face respirator, hard hat, steel toe foot ware, eye protection, gloves, and other PPE

Nice To Haves

• Previous chemical manufacturing experience
• SAP experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Transfer base resins to make blends in process tanks to proper specifications by following procedures and instructions, including transferring resin to and from tanks.
• Maintain all logs, paperwork, weighing and measuring chemicals/additives associated with making batches.
• Dispose of all hazardous and contaminated refuse per plant procedures.
• Ensure that all hazardous waste shipments comply with government laws and regulations, including labeling and drum condition.
• Maintain all logs and paperwork associated with hazardous waste shipments.
• Safely handle numerous liquid and solid raw materials used in the blending process by following established procedures and instructions, utilizing all necessary personal protective equipment.
• Utilize scales and measuring devices to make proper additions to batches for color or tinting and apply all safety protocols required to handle the additives.
• Manually add bags of raw materials to the base resin batches and control temperature and mixer speeds according to procedures.
• Safely drive a forklift to move drums/pallets.
• Perform daily checks on the forklifts.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Highly competitive 401(K) plan; 3% employer contribution and an employer match of 100% on the first 6% of employee contributions

What This Job Offers

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