Utility Operator

Veolia Environnement SA•Addison, IL

2d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Utility Operator operates equipment to control and blend chemicals during product processing. The role also includes cleaning and loading tanker trailers at the truck dock; staging materials for production; washing totes; receiving and storing materials; consolidating inventory; and maintaining general housekeeping. The position verifies and records incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items and documents for shipment, and supports storage and inventory activities. The operator monitors and adjusts process equipment, performs quality-control sampling, maintains operating and inventory records, and communicates conditions affecting safety, efficiency, equipment, and product quality. Other duties may be assigned as needed for shift and plant operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related experience with hazardous materials.
Knowledge of SAP.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good documentation skills.
Strong computer skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work effectively with a team and independently.
Willingness and ability to drive a forklift and pass certification.
Ability to work different shifts as needed, including first, second, or third shift.
Ability to work required overtime as needed.
Ability to wear a respirator as needed and follow all safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school.
5 or more years of related experience with hazardous materials.
Prior forklift driving experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Support Environmental, Health, Safety, and LEAN programs, policies, and regulations.
Operate chemical-blending processes and adjust equipment affecting blending speed, quality, and product yield.
Monitor and calibrate recording instruments, flow meters, and process indicators.
Operate valves and pumps to control product flow, transfer materials, wash and rinse tanks and vessels, exhaust gases and vapors, and add products to blending vessels.
Calculate material requirements and yields using formulas.
Record operating data, including process conditions, test results, instrument readings, and tank levels.
Draw product samples, conduct quality-control tests, interpret results, and review laboratory reports to identify necessary process adjustments.
Report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality with technical and management personnel.
Shut down or regulate equipment during emergencies as directed by supervisory personnel.
Patrol work areas for potential tank or trench overflows and notify maintenance or other personnel about equipment malfunctions or utility adjustments.
Clean and load tanker trailers, stage production materials, wash totes, receive and store materials, consolidate inventory, and maintain housekeeping.
Examine incoming and outgoing shipments against manifests, invoices, orders, or other records for accuracy.
Prepare shipping documents, determine shipping methods, arrange transportation, and contact carriers with shipping and delivery instructions.
Record shipment weights, charges, space availability, damages, discrepancies, and other data for reporting and recordkeeping.
Communicate with establishment representatives to resolve shipment damages, shortages, and specification issues.
Requisition and store shipping supplies and materials to maintain inventory.
Route materials to departments using devices such as hand trucks, conveyors, or sorting bins.
Calculate available space and shipping, storage, and demurrage charges using a calculator or price list.
Pack, seal, label, and prepare materials for shipment using hand tools, power tools, and postage equipment.
Receive, count, unpack, and record stock items; pack and unpack items for storage.
Verify inventory calculations against physical stock counts and investigate or correct discrepancies.
Store and label items in an orderly and accessible manner, selecting storage methods and locations based on turnover, environmental factors, and facility capabilities.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in compliance with safety requirements.
Prepare and maintain inventory, shortage, shipment, expenditure, and goods-used-or-issued records and reports.
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary for shift and plant operations.