Chemical Operator B Job

Situation in organization

Reports through a non-union supervisor to the Production Manager

The Chemical Operator works in a union environment and follows a rotating, seven day a week schedule, working 12 hour shifts. Sartomer operates a batch process and the chemical operator will be trained in all aspects of the job to maintain our strong safety, environmental and quality culture.

Operations 80%

• Safely perform all required duties to ensure proper production of Monomers and other products as required
• Utilize DCS to safely control production
• Movement of materials to operational location.
• Proper identification and charging of raw materials into production vessels as defined by the batch packet
• Use of appropriate checks for production of first time prime products
• Proper labeling and packaging of product.
• Accurate completion of batch packets with focus on lot numbering, weights and properly using SAP bar code scanners to move materials.
• Proper completion of vessel rinsing and cleaning procedures.
• Complete Impact reports for any incidents that occur during production
• Troubleshoot production issues and work with appropriate departments and management to fix

Other 20%:

• Keep current on all training required in LMS and other training platforms
• Participate in RCA's, SWP process, PHA and other as required

Context and environment

Chemical manufacturing facility with all the inherent environmental risks and safety hazards

This is a rotating shift position that requires regular night and weekend work.

Union shop

• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience

• High School Diploma with basic math skills or GED required
• Prior chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Mechanical aptitude a must
• Familiarity with Quality
• Adherence to work procedures and instructions
• Forklift experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated Competencies

• Good Communication skills, verbal and written
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Ability to work in a union environment, on rotating 12 hour shifts