Trainee - Operative

Responsibilities

• Transfer base resins to make blends in process tanks to proper specifications by following procedures and instructions.
• This includes maintaining all logs, paperwork, weighing and measuring chemicals/additives associated with making batches.
• Dispose of all hazardous and contaminated refuse per plant procedures.
• Ensure that all hazardous waste shipments comply with government laws and regulations including labeling and drum condition. This includes maintaining all logs and paperwork associated with hazardous waste shipments.
• Safely handle, utilizing all necessary personal protective equipment, numerous liquid and solid raw materials used in the blending process by following established procedures and instructions.
• Maintain proper additions to batches for color or tinting and apply all safety protocols required to handle the additives.
• Manually add bags of raw materials to the base resin batches and control temperature and mixer speeds according to procedures.
• Perform daily checks on the forklifts.
• Safely drive a forklift to move drums / pallets.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma along with basic high school math and science skills.
• Previous chemical manufacturing experience (a plus).
• Ability to perform physical activity (continuous standing, walking, climbing stairs, etc.).
• Previous mechanical equipment experience, operate pumps, compressors, etc.
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to work a 40 to 50 hour week (4AM start) with some OT and Saturday if required.
• Must be able to be certified to Drive Fork Trucks, will be trained on site.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (30-75 lbs.).

Skills

• To perform word processing, spreadsheet, SAP experience desirable.
• Ability to wear Full Face respirator, hard hat, steel toe foot ware, eye protection, gloves, and other PPE.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Starting Pay: $20.86/hr.
• Employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Highly competitive 401(K) plan; 3% employer contribution and an employer match of 100% on the first 6% of employee contributions