Field Trainee - Chesterfield

Job Responsibilities

Maintain control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, and drying, finishing into blending and packaging.

Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.

Monitor control information for an area and make adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.

Maintain safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.

Prevent spills and adhere to our commitment to protect the environment.

Perform minor maintenance work.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
• Willing and able to work a 8-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Strong communication skills
• Willing and able to work in a team environment
• Meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 yrs. of chemical plant experience preferred
• Experience working in control room operations operating from Distributed Control Systems
• Previous experience testing samples in a lab
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Have a strong work ethic and adapt quickly to new processes
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work space based on company standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
• Ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
• Ability to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

Pay and Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $26.14. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.