Chemical Operator

About the role

Synthomer is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious individual to join our dynamic team. This position involves running reactive chemistry processes to produce finished goods, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in safety initiatives.
• Review and set up equipment according to instructions.
• Monitor chemical processes, record data, and make decisions to ensure safe operation and quality product.
• Filter and transfer finished product, package materials, and prepare for shipping or bulk storage.
• Sample batches, in-process, and finished product; adjust batches as necessary to meet quality standards.
• Record production data in log and SAP systems.
• Clean work area, tank-feeding lines, and vessels.
• Support inventory control processes including cycle counting.
• Inspect forklifts, work areas, and personal safety equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preparation of equipment for maintenance repairs.
• Work overtime as needed and be available during production call-in calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document work.
• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Ability to wear safety equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and roll 500 pound drums.
• Ability to work straight shifts – nights or days.
• Not afraid of heights – no balance abnormalities.
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Skills

• Exposure to various weather conditions.
• Ability to wear safety equipment as required.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and roll 500 pound drums.
• Ability to work straight shift work – nights or days.
• Not afraid of heights – no balance abnormalities.

Other Essential Criteria

• Able to support and align with business goals by contributing to safety programs and quality objectives.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in safety initiatives.
• 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.
• Makes sure reactive chemical processes are monitored via computer control systems and visual observation of data.
• Records data throughout the process and troubleshoots and reports processing issues using collected data and by monitoring plant control system trends.
• 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 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.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to flammable, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment.