Operator I

About the role

The primary responsibility of this position is to produce products and package materials for Heraeus Epurio LLC, meeting customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Packaging Responsibilities: - Measure and weigh chemical ingredients, according to procedure. - Read and understand batch procedures and work instructions including related MSDSs (material safety data sheets). - Record operational data, such as weights, ingredients used, processing times, or test results. - Draw samples of products for the Analytical Department. - Observe safety precautions to prevent overflow, fires, explosions or spills. - Notify internal resources as directed to troubleshoot technical issues with equipment. - Follow safety guidelines for handling materials and equipment with the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required. - Maintain organization and cleanliness of working area and equipment to avoid contamination.
• Production Responsibilities: - Read and follow batch procedures, work instructions, and related Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients accordingly. - Operate equipment for chemical purification or reaction during product processing. - Monitor instruments (gauges, flowmeters, recorders) to ensure process conditions are maintained. - Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, and flow as directed by supervision. - Modify equipment settings to optimize reaction speed, product quality, or yield per supervisor guidance. - Record operational data including temperatures, pressures, ingredients, and test results. - Collect product samples for QC analysis at designated stages to assess chemical properties. - Retrieve analytical results via SharePoint and SAP. - Use SAP for goods issue/receipt (GI/GR) transactions during processing steps. - Identify and escalate process issues, providing timely updates to supervision. - Follow safety protocols to prevent spills, fires, explosions, or overflows. - Inspect equipment for leaks or malfunctions and shut down if necessary. Notify internal teams to troubleshoot equipment issues as directed. - Use appropriate PPE and follow safety guidelines for handling materials and equipment. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment per 5S standards. - Assist with other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required; basic chemistry, reading and math skills are required. Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is preferred. The equivalent combination of experience and/or education will be considered. Self-starter with an attention to detail required. Organizational skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to multi-task are required. Knowledge of equipment such as pumps, ovens, stirrers, dryers and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance is preferred.