Chemical Operator - 2nd shift; B

Position: Chemical Operator - 2nd shift (B)
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**** role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor but you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills – to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician.
* You will help to ensure the safe operation of our process through a highly automated, state-of-the-art system.
* We put a strong focus on safety – it is always front of mind.
* Your role will involve climbing stairs and ladders and working in warm and cold temperatures.
* Manual labor is not the main part of the job, but you do need to lift and carry up to 55 lbs at times
* Ability to obey all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems.
* Ability to work both in a team environment and individually as required.
* Proficient written and verbal communication skills
* Proficient computer skills, Microsoft office tools and excel.
* Follow SOP’s and/or PM task instruction sets.
* Communicate with production prior to starting job and when job is completed.
* Ability to clearly communicate this information to team members.
* Strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of basic processing equipment (pumps, control valves, tanks, heat exchangers (plate and frame / shell and tube), centrifuges, ion exchange, activated carbon beds, filtration equipment, evaporators, crystallizers, dryers, classification systems, packaging systems and process analytical devices (pressure, pH, temperature, conductivity, etc.)
* Perform routine work permitting as scheduled.
* Perform area lab analytical analysis (titrations, density measurements, process sampling as needed)
* Troubleshoot lab equipment as issues present themselves.
* Troubleshoot equipment/systems as required.
* Identify and implement solutions to recurring equipment problems.
* Communicate and complete detailed logs for shiftily items taking place.
* Assist I&E technicians and mechanics as needed / as asked.
* Must be able to identify the need for, and request engineering/vendor assistance as required.
* Communicate and work with other groups (process engineers, production technicians, quality control) as necessary to promote efficiency in problem solving and work scheduling.
* Required to clean up after jobs are completed / perform housekeeping as required in the area.
* Familiarize product, steam and airflows though out the area.
* Perform Lock out Tag out and work permitting for all work being completed in area.
* This is a 365/24/7 Operating Plant – requiring weekends and holidays.
* Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
* Basic math, reading, and problem-solving skills
* Passionate about safety not only for yourself, but for your co-workers as well
* Lifting of up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
* Use of hand tools above shoulders
* Use of walk-behind pallet jacks
* Use of forklift, scissor lift and other PIE
* Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment.
* Ability to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) including a PAPR
* Climbing up and down ladders
* Working at heights 20’ and more
* Working in hot areas and climates for extended times
* Working in cold climates for extended times
* Handling chemicals properly

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