Chemical Operator

Job Title: Production C Operator

Supervisor Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

A Production C Operator is responsible for performing the tasks in the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals as a member of the Production Department operations team. Responsible for the conduct of daily chemical production and processing tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Run assigned plant equipment, in a safe and proper manner. Able to assist start-up and shut-down some plant processes. Equipment could include Emulsion area, VQM, Gum Blends, Tank Trucks, Bulk Tanks, Reactors, Pope Unit, Repacking and shipping and receiving.

· Qualified to run assigned plant equipment that they have been evaluated/trained on.

· Train to become familiar with all plant processes.

· Measure and record all raw, in-process and finished materials accurately.

· Follow all work instructions and SOP’s explicitly, sign off on each instruction.

· Pack out material when batch process is complete.

· Clean all production equipment, tools and work areas near equipment between batches and at the end of the shift.

· Make adjustments to batches as directed.

· Troubleshoot process problems with guidance from lead/supervisor.

· Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.

· Use personal protective equipment as assigned.

· Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.

· Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.

· Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.

· Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.

· Maintain good communication with fellow operators and leads/supervisors to ensure all tasks operate efficiently.

· Help with training of new operators/apprentice operators

· Volunteer and work weekends to maintain production demands

· Additional duties as assigned.