Polymer Process Operator II-Night Shift

Company Overview

We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together! In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Position Details

Schedule: Team B: 5:45 pm – 6:00 am - Tuesday through Friday

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ (08002)

Salary Range: $25.00-$26.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, shift differential.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment with prior forklift experience.

Position Overview and Expectations

The Reactor Operator receives assignments from Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally. Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group. S/he has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity.

Essential Functions

• Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems
• Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.
• May operate PLC control systems
• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules
• Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
• Monitor and control temperatures
• Monitor and control rotating equipment
• Monitor and control pressures
• Measure mass
• Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
• Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
• Collects "in-process" samples for quality control testing
• Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality
• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. with minimal to no supervision
• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. with minimal to no supervision
• Troubleshoots process equipment with minimal to no supervision
• Provides detailed information on problems, observations and action to other technicians, lead technicians, engineers, and the plant manager through written logs, data sheets and/or personal contact
• Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials
• Safely handles organic peroxides
• Suggests process improvements such as equipment modifications and procedure changes
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
• 2 years' forklift experience with certification

EHS

• Adheres to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping
• Understands and complies with all written safety, health and environmental procedures
• Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions
• Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs
• Performs required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists and log sheets

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Fluent with the English language
• Ability to understand and follow procedures/directions both written and verbal
• Ability to be available to work overtime as needed
• Math skills – Ability to convert lbs., grams, kilos, ounces, liters, etc... utilizing basic math skills
• Basic computer user skills
• Basic knowledge working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and high attention to detail
• Ability to operate basic hand tools
• Reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience – 0 to 2 years
• Forklift experience – 0 to 2 years

Preferred Skills

• Independently operates various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. without supervision
• Independently cleans processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. without supervision
• Independently troubleshoots all process equipment without supervision
• Recommends and initiates data gathering techniques to resolve problems or improve effectiveness of operations
• Trains other personnel in the department
• Demonstrated ability to run an automated process using a distributed control system (DCS)
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
• Demonstrated mechanical ability
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Self-directed and ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; kneel and climb; and lift/move up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. In addition, must be able to maneuver and move 30 to 55 gallon drums or up to 450 pounds utilizing the proper drum material handling equipment provided and/or proper techniques.

Work Environment: This position requires one to work in a manufacturing facility. There is a moderate level of noise, heat, cold, dust, and dirt. Employee frequently works near moving mechanical equipment and chemicals and will be exposed to varying temperatures.