Nature of the Position
Perform all tasks essential in the preparation, storage of finished products and raw materials utilizing reactors, storage tanks, pumps and other equipment specific to Coims manufacturing units. Primary duties will involve: charging raw materials to the reactor, packaging completed batches and re-packing finish good; obtaining samples and performing basic analysis as water test; shipping finish good and receiving raw material through tank truck and / or railcar. Operate transfer sequences on the SACDA PLC system. Conducting all processing operations in manufacturing ensuring all work is performed in a safe, orderly, and clean fashion.
Key Responsibilities
Job Function
General
Must possess a good working knowledge of plant equipment in the assigned operating unitMust possess a good understanding of the operation and processes in the assigned operating unitMust understand and follow all safety and operating proceduresMaintain daily logs and records as instructedResponsible for maintaining the boiler log and managing the boiler operator schedule (optional through the black seal boiler certification)Participates on investigative teams and site group initiatives (e.g. PHAs, PSSR, etc.)Must show understanding of PID/PFD of assigned operating unitMust understand basic chemistry for products made in assigned production areaMaintain plant cleanliness to Coims housekeeping standardsRecognizes and documents "abnormal" operating conditions with proper response including immediate notification of supervisionPerform physical Cycle CountDispose of empty used containersAssists in training newer operators
Raw Materials
Reading batch and operating instructions associated with the preparation of raw materialMust show proficiency in Navision navigation and RM receipt transactionsUnload bulk raw materials and intermediates from trucks and railcars to storage or packagesProper operation of transfer controls, PLC systems, pneumatic, and electrical equipment for the offloading of raw materialsSampling of incoming raw materialsPreparation of re-work and partials containers in ovens for upcoming batches
Charge Reactors
Possess good working knowledge of batch-calc including log page and recipe pages entries for tracking of raw material and packing proceduresLoad raw material in the reactors through super-sacks, totes or drums materialPreliminary knowledge of reactors PLC front page for applying vacuum to reactors for loading of raw materials Reading of basic parameters (temperature pressure mixer speed)Using the proper checklist to track raw material chargingLoading Re-work and partials package in the reactors and dissolvers
Finished Good
Reading batch and operating instructions associated with the preparation of the packaging of finished products.Loading of bulk trucks and railcarsRetaining sample for package or bulk loadingPreliminary usage of the SCADA PLC in order to startup package and truck loading from dissolvers or storagesPerform moisture analysis on retainsRe-package finish good for customer shipmentsProper preparation of package material (labels, tight the bung and cap, clean drums and totes) and store it in the proper buildingPerforms other duties as assigned
Physical and Work Environment
Wear protective or safety equipment such as a respirator as neededWalking between departments, using stairs and climbing laddersBending and lifting up to 50 lbs manually and unassisted
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $24.50 per hour