This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor. This position has no direct reports.

Inspect, operate and control chemical processing and handling equipment associated with the production and/or processing of chemical products. Ancillary activities include routine inspection of equipment in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Production 90%:

• Perform routine safety inspection of plant, and ensures safety of plant operations.


• Operates and monitors automated and manually operated chemical process equipment, including mixing tanks, reactor vessels, distillation equipment, cooling/heating equipment, etc.


• Understands the importance of maintaining quality in work in all production related activities.


• Moving/transferring chemicals and equipment throughout the facility both manually and with the aid of powered and automated equipment. Operates pallet jacks and forklift trucks.


• Obtain quality control samples of raw materials, semi and finished products for quality control laboratory analysis.


• Assist in shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished products on occasion. Assist in packaging products for shipment, including drums and totes.


• Retain knowledge of basic chemistry and chemical hazards and apply this knowledge in daily work activities.


• Perform basic arithmetic operations.


• Keep accurate monitoring reports/logs and documentation of process events.


• To follow the direction of the shift leaders/supervisors.


• Understand the hazards and risks associated with handling and processing various chemicals.


• Understand plant environmental health and safety regulations and comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Other Duties 10-15%:

• Evaluate storm water, including measuring pH and clarity, and discharge storm water per plant procedures.


• Occasionally perform basic quality control analytical procedures, including pH testing.


• Perform various housekeeping activities.


• Effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.


• Make independent judgments concerning assigned tasks.


• Discern situations where supervisory/management input is advisable.


• Responsible to use personal protective equipment as required.


• Perform duties of Material Handler when needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Context:

• This position requires working on rotating shifts (24/7 operations) at the discretion of supervisory and management personnel.


• This position may periodically require overtime or a modified schedule to ensure that production needs are met.


• Work is primarily performed outside during all seasons.


• No travel is required.


• This position requires ability to lift 55 pounds regularly, hoisting and frequent walking and climbing stairs and ladders.


• Personal protective equipment (e.g. respirators and chemical resistant clothing, hard hats, safety eyewear, etc.) that may be required at times will increase the level of physical stress experienced by workers.


• Understand the hazards and risks associated with maintenance and repair activities in a chemical manufacturing facility.


• Retain knowledge of basic chemistry and chemical hazards and apply this knowledge in daily work activities.


• Make independent judgments concerning assigned tasks, considering safety and environmental concerns


• Safely wear and/or use required personal protective equipment.


• 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 Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Minimum of three years' manufacturing experience in a chemical process operation.


• Basic computer literacy, including email and data entry is required.


• Experience with automated processing systems is preferred.


• Ability to operate a forklift is required.


• The work is performed in a control room, enclosed chemical processing facility and outdoors

Technical expertise

• Ability to assimilate new information and apply it to unfamiliar situations in the future.


• Ability to improve safety, organization and house-keeping with minimal direction


• Ability to independently utilize Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the protection of the individual, coworkers and the environment.

Organizational expertise

• Strong safety-minded work ethic and work history


• Strong team member skills including communication, participation, and expressing mutual respect