Utility Operator -- Day shift Monday - Friday

DUREZ CORP • City of Niagara Falls, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Durez, part of Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., produces thermosetting phenolic resins and molding compounds for a range of applications and industries. The company describes itself as a global organization focused on material performance, customer service, technical expertise, and product quality.

The Utility Operator is an entry-level plant position with opportunities for growth. The role starts at $24.32 per hour, with guaranteed annual pay increases through a tier system: $27.91 per hour after one year and at least $31.94 per hour after two years. Overtime hours receive a 3.5% shift differential on the base rate, and overtime is paid at time and one-half. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:55 a.m. to 3:55 p.m., for 40 hours per week. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 30 days; paid time off and a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3% of base pay are also offered, with the 401(k) benefit available after 90 days.

The operator performs production, packaging, material-handling, cleanup, and shipping-related tasks at the Niagara Falls plant. The role requires compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements, including safe handling of hazardous materials in conjunction with PSM and RMP. Applicants must be physically able to perform the listed duties, arrive on time, work scheduled shifts, use basic math, and follow written and verbal directions. A medical exam and drug testing are required before hire.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the specified job duties.
• Must climb stairs and ladders; use hand tools and a jackhammer; shovel; push and pull non-powered material-handling equipment; operate valves; and safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Must complete a medical exam and drug testing before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior chemical plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the flaker efficiently and safely.
• Package and store products in the proper area.
• Pick up resin from floors or pans and clean floors and pans.
• Weigh resin and store it in the area assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist the kettle operator with charging kettles with liquids or solids.
• Help dump, chip, and prepare kettles for the next batch.
• Perform yard cleanup.
• Transfer powdered resin from fiber drums to bags.
• Operate crusher equipment and dump and charge material in bags or drums.
• Obtain packing materials and take full packages to shipping or another designated area.
• Assist the grinder operator as needed.
• Perform shipper and receiver duties when assigned to the shipping department.
• Perform labor duties as required and supplemental duties involving common skills during normal job functions.
• Perform job functions or classifications for which the employee is qualified.
• Prevent or contain chemical spills during job duties to protect employees and the environment.
• Operate a forklift as instructed by supervision or as required for job duties.
• Comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, hazardous-material handling, PSM, RMP, and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance after 30 days.
• Dental insurance after 30 days.
• Vision insurance after 30 days.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3% of base pay, available after 90 days.
• Paid time off.
• Guaranteed annual pay increases through the tier system.
• Overtime pay at time and one-half, plus a 3.5% shift differential on the base rate for overtime hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed