Chemical Production Operator Manufacturing

Chemical Production Operator Manufacturing

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Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet production needs while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, yet small enough to care.

We are a team. A family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities. We honor our commitments. What we do at Ortec is complicated at times, why we do what we do is not complicated: we want to make a difference for our customers and our communities.

How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & AD&D
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
• On-Site Nurse
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k with match

The position will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and production efficiency in the manufacturing of the finish goods. Duties will include the operation of reactors as well as filling, loading, and unloading of systems and auxiliary equipment.

• Operates production equipment and monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems in order to make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions.
• Batch manufacturing to include weighing and charging raw materials to vessels and tanks, transferring products from vessels to storage tanks and other containers.
• Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations.
• Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them.
• Maintains good housekeeping and work areas and assist in general cleanup.
• Fully support Ortec's goals of zero workplace safety incidents and participates in EHS programs.
• Ability to mentor and train new and existing personnel on process operations.
• Safely operate forklift, lifts and hand trucks.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

• Forklift Preferred

• Basic Computer & Math Knowledge
• Effectively manages multiple competing priorities
• Effectively interacts with multiple functions with diverse individuals to achieve goals
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Strong reading, listening and comprehension skill
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrates excellent decision making and troubleshooting skills with the ability to prioritize
• Customer centric approach

• Adherence to Ortec's Guiding Principles;
  Integrity, Optimism, Honesty, Diligence, Stewardship, Humility, Shared Outcomes

Enclosed chemical production facility. Walk on concrete or mezzanine, odors from chemical batches. Some exposure to loud noises. Some small-scale lab hood work.

Must be able to work the following work schedule:

• Rotating Shift;
  Alternating 36-/48-hour workweeks:
• 7:30 a.m.
  
  - 8:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.
  
  - 8:00 a.m.
• 12 hour rotating shift position open air environment.

• Week 1 M: 7:30a-8p T: 7:30a-8p W: 7:30a-8p Th: 7:30a-8p F: OFF S: OFF Su: OFF
• Week 2 M: OFF T: OFF W: OFF Th: OFF F: 7:30p-8a S: 7:30p-8a Su: 7:30p-8a
• Week 3 M: 7:30p-8a T: OFF W: OFF Th: OFF F: 7:30a-8p S: 7:30a-8p Su: 7:30a-8p
• Week 4 M: OFF T: 7:30p-8a W: 7:30p-8a Th: 7:30p-8a F: OFF S: OFF Su: OFF

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, physical, reference checks, employment verifications, and background screenings.

Ortec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.