Encapsys Chemical Operator at Milliken and Portage, WI

Overview

Encapsys Chemical Operator job at Milliken and Company. Portage, WI.

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

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• Safe handling of equipment and materials understanding the hazards and proper utilization of PPE
• Maintain on time production schedule by coordinating daily activities
• Accurate and timely completion of tasks and documentation
• Effective communication with team members and management
• Work overtime to cover vacancies/vacations and meet Customer requirements, including weekends
• Promote teamwork by assisting others where and when needed
• Train new or less experienced team members
• Cross train to other processes and positions for business continuity and flexibility
• Operate equipment in accordance with SOPs
• Observe, adjust, and monitor equipment to ensure safety, quality, and efficient operation
• Complete manual operations as required by the process
• Document process critical data timely and accurately
• Issue materials and complete orders in Deacom
• Maintain 5S standards
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Perform basic care, housekeeping and maintenance of equipment and work area
• Communicate operational needs within team and with management
• Attend all plant meetings and complete all trainings on time
• Carry out additional duties as assigned
• Ability to occasionally push, pull and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear a respirator as required by the task being performed or chemical safety data sheets
• Work safely around and appropriately handle hazardous chemicals around plant
• Safety – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying site hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
• Quality – Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.
• Responsible Care – Be aware of RC-14001 requirements and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance. Understand Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls reduce negative impacts. Take actions to minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.
• Hazardous Waste Handling – All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of regulations and company policies. Detailed instruction on handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Includes spill notification and response procedures.

• Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.
• Conformance to Environmental, Safety and Responsible Care Policies and RCMS requirements.
• Identify significant environmental impacts and help implement controls to reduce negative effects.
• Understand potential consequences of deviation from operating procedures.
• Immediately report accidents and releases per the escalation protocol.
• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules and programs.
• Recognize that adherence to EHS responsibilities is a condition of employment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of plant EHS and RC performance.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
• Customer Oriented – Ability to meet or exceed…