Operator

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for Operating or tending to equipment in order to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of chemicals at Stepan Millsdale. Moving control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields. Starting pumps and/or operating control valves to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and to add products to blending vessels. Interpreting chemicals reactions visible through sight glasses, on local instruments and gauges, or on HMI/PLC (Human Machine Interface/Programmable Logic Controller) monitors, and reviewing laboratory test reports for process adjustments. Loading and unloading trailers, rail cars, totes, and drums. Performing material staging for the production areas, tote washing, receiving, and putting materials into storage locations, inventory consolidation. Operating valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks. Conducting equipment washouts as directed. Calculating material requirements or yields according to formulas. Monitoring recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, as well as listening for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions. Controlling or operating chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment. Recording operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings. Conferencing with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality or the environment. Drawing samples of products, and conducting quality control tests in order to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met. Patrolling work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing. Notifying maintenance and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions, and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies. Performing regular product and raw material inventory. Gauging tank levels, using calibrated rods. Defrosting frozen valves, using steam hoses. Regulating or shutting down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel. Supporting all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations. Performing general housekeeping duties as assigned. Participating and maintaining compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+, and others.

Responsibilities

• Moving control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields.
• Starting pumps and/or operating control valves to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and to add products to blending vessels.
• Interpreting chemicals reactions visible through sight glasses, on local instruments and gauges, or on HMI/PLC (Human Machine Interface/Programmable Logic Controller) monitors, and reviewing laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Loading and unloading trailers, rail cars, totes, and drums.
• Performing material staging for the production areas, tote washing, receiving, and putting materials into storage locations, inventory consolidation.
• Operating valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
• Conducting equipment washouts as directed.
• Calculating material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Monitoring recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, as well as listening for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Controlling or operating chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
• Recording operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Conferencing with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality or the environment.
• Drawing samples of products, and conducting quality control tests in order to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met.
• Patrolling work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
• Notifying maintenance and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions, and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Performing regular product and raw material inventory.
• Gauging tank levels, using calibrated rods.
• Defrosting frozen valves, using steam hoses.
• Regulating or shutting down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Supporting all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Performing general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Participating and maintaining compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+, and others.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of operators’ experience in a manufacturing environment with hazardous materials.
• Petro Chemical Certificate from Joliet Junior College (preferred).
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.
• Work 12-hour rotational shifts, including some weekends and holiday work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of operators’ experience in a manufacturing environment with hazardous materials.
• Petro Chemical Certificate from Joliet Junior College (preferred).
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented.
• Work 12-hour rotational shifts, including some weekends and holiday work.

Skills

• Operators’ experience in a manufacturing environment with hazardous materials.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts, including some weekends and holiday work.

Benefits

• Union Benefits through Teamsters Local 179.

Pay

$42.08 per hour.

Schedule

12-hour rotational shifts, including some weekends and holiday work.

Stepan Company

Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment. We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.