Chemical Operator
Start your new career as a Chemical Operator with MAU at Synthomer. Our jobs are long-term opportunities offering great growth potential with development programs for all levels of work. MAU Workforce Solutions is an independent, family-owned company with more than 40 successful years providing staffing, recruiting and outsourcing solutions that connect qualified candidates to companies that need them. At MAU we give you the personal attention you deserve because we know it’s not just about your job – it’s about your life, your family and your future.
What We Offer:
- Starting pay of $16 - $20 based on experience
- No rotating shifts
- No weekends
- Overtime is available
What We Are Looking For:
- Must be able to work Second Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must have 2 years of manufacturing and Forklift experience
- Excellent detail orientation and ability to document results of work
- Strong basic math skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
- Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to tip and roll 600 lbs. drums
- Must be able to push, pull, and bend
What You’ll Do As A Chemical Operator:
- Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance. Lead/participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned
- Reviews paperwork associated with process to be operated and sets up equipment according to instructions
- Verifies raw material availability and restocks plant supply as needed
- Adds raw materials to vessels, either manually, periodically lifting 55 lbs., or via hard piped systems utilizing pumps
- Monitors reactive chemical processes via computer control systems and visual observation of data and records data throughout
- Troubleshoots and reports processing issues using collected data and by monitoring plant control system trends in order to ensure safe plant and process operation
- Samples batches, in-process and finished product. Adjusts batch upon quality control advice, if necessary, to meet quality standards
- Records production data in log and SAP computer systems as pertains to batch
- Filters and transfers final product into proper storage container, tank, or truck
- Places identification labels on containers for storage and shipping
- Cleans work area, tank-feeding lines, and vessel. Maintains housekeeping in shared work areas
- Participates in inventory control processes including cycle counting
- Inspects forklifts, work areas, and personal safety equipment for compliance with documented expectations. Supports routine jobs inspections, as assigned
- Stays current on safety and job training expectations
- Be able to assist the Day Operator and maintenance personnel with preparation of equipment for maintenance repairs per the safe work permit process
- Have full understanding of site safety system permits in the acceptor role. Be able to complete and work from safe work permits for non-routine tasks
- Performs all duties as requested by team manager
- Comply with all site and job specific safe working expectations
- Runs reactive chemistry processes to generate finished goods as specified on batch sheets and bills of material (BOM)
- Monitors chemical processes, records data, and makes decisions to ensure safe operation and quality product is made
- Filters and transfers finished product, packages materials, and prepares for shipping or bulk storage
All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.
Disclaimer: This job description not designed to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and safety requirements required of the Chemical Operator position.
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