Chemical Production Operator Manufacturing

About the role

The chemical production operator position will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and production efficiency in the manufacturing of the finish goods. Duties will include the operation of reactors as well as filling, loading, and unloading of systems and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates production equipment and monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems in order to make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions.
• Batch manufacturing to including weighing and charging raw materials to vessels and tanks, transferring products from vessels to storage tanks and other containers.
• Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations.
• Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them.
• Maintains good housekeeping and work areas and assist in general cleanup.
• Supports Ortec's goals of zero workplace safety incidents and participates in EHS programs.
• Ability to mentor and train new and existing personnel on process operations.
• Safely operate forklift, lifts and hand trucks.

Requirements

• Forklift Preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Basic Computer & Math Knowledge
• Soft Skills: Adherence to Ortec's Guiding Principles; Integrity, Optimism, Honesty, Diligence, Stewardship, Humility, Shared Outcomes
• Competencies: Effectively manages multiple competing priorities, effectively interacts with multiple functions with diverse individuals to achieve goals, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong reading, listening and comprehension skills, detailed oriented, demonstrates excellent decision making and trouble shooting skills with the ability to prioritize, customer centric approach

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
Annual Anniversary Cash Award
Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match

Pay

Rotating shifts get: 1 full week off per month!!!
Generous shift premium
Potential for quick career growth
Technical Training

Schedule

Work Schedule: Must be able to work the following work schedule: 12 hour rotating shift position, alternating 36-/48-hour workweeks, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./7:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)