Resin Utility

About the role

Coordinate operations with Kettle operators to transfer raw materials and finished product. Pass on detailed information to relief operators. Comply with all safety, environmental, and quality regulations and requirements, and follow PSM/RMP.

Responsibilities

• Produce pulverized sellable/intermediate resins by charging and mixing correct base resins and other raw materials; ensure product is within specifications by various methods of sampling, charging, and adjusting the process as needed
• Maintain continuous process flow by inspecting and monitoring equipment; keep required production records and log sheets
• Monitor and inspect equipment and tank levels throughout the resin unit
• Troubleshoot, identify, coordinate, and perform minor maintenance on equipment as required; perform preventive maintenance per schedule
• Understand and perform analytical testing methods; discuss results and determine if further action steps are necessary
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and schedule form; perform basic math calculations to determine base resin ratios with little supervision
• Package finished or intermediate product while operating various cooling belts; pack out material in the correct container for the customer per instructions
• Unload various liquid raw material tank trucks to field storage tanks or kettles
• Select and prepare the correct container for each product run; package pulverized resin in bulk bags, fiber drums, and 50# paper bags
• Operate and maintain pastillator; use caustic bath; steam lines
• Fill out inspection reports
• Operate forklift in all areas of the plant—often in close quarters—transporting raw and packaging materials to the unit and finished product to the warehouse

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees
• Correctly perform basic math calculations; ability to calculate weight and volume units
• Respirator fit testing required; for a variety of tasks, full PPE consisting of full-face respirator, chemical resistant suit, and neoprene gloves
• Standard workplace PPE: hard hat, safety glasses with side shields, company-provided cotton clothing, steel-toed shoes, gloves

Physical demands

• Standing: 70%
• Sitting: 10%
• Walking: 20%
• Use hands: 70%
• Reaching: 40%
• Climbing: 10%
• Kneel or crouch: 10%
• Talk or hear: 50%
• Lifting up to 50 pounds: 90%
• Lifting up to 100 pounds: 30%
• Lifting more than 100 pounds: 5%
• Vision: close, distance, depth perception, and color vision required

Work environment

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): 10%
• Work near moving mechanical parts: 60%
• Work in high precarious areas: 5%
• Fumes, vapors or airborne particles: 90%
• Toxic or hazardous chemicals: 30%
• Outdoor weather conditions: 80%
• High noise levels: 50%

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

$22.36–$24.84 per hour