Chemical Operator at AB SPECIALTY SILICONES L LC – Waukegan, Illinois

Job Title: Production C Operator

Supervisor Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

A Production C Operator is responsible for performing the tasks in the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals as a member of the Production Department operations team. Responsible for the conduct of daily chemical production and processing tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Run assigned plant equipment, in a safe and proper manner. Able to assist start-up and shut-down some plant processes. Equipment could include Emulsion area, VQM, Gum Blends, Tank Trucks, Bulk Tanks, Reactors, Pope Unit, Repacking and shipping and receiving.

· Qualified to run assigned plant equipment that they have been evaluated/trained on.

· Train to become familiar with all plant processes.

· Measure and record all raw, in-process and finished materials accurately.

· Follow all work instructions and SOP’s explicitly, sign off on each instruction.

· Pack out material when batch process is complete.

· Clean all production equipment, tools and work areas near equipment between batches and at the end of the shift.

· Make adjustments to batches as directed.

· Troubleshoot process problems with guidance from lead/supervisor.

· Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.

· Use personal protective equipment as assigned.

· Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.

· Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.

· Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.

· Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.

· Maintain good communication with fellow operators and leads/supervisors to ensure all tasks operate efficiently.

· Help with training of new operators/apprentice operators

· Volunteer and work weekends to maintain production demands

· Additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Work Experience: 1+ years of experience required in chemical manufacturing and production

Training Requirements: Fork Truck License

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Teamwork; promote positive work environment within the production team and with other departments.
• Leadership: provide mentorship to junior operators, answer questions, demonstrate best practices.
• Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed in all processes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• This position operates inside a manufacturing facility where the noise level is usually loud.
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• This position can be exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Stand 12 hours/day or more
• Walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

· Medical clearance to wear a respirator, full face air purifying respirator and half face air purifying respirator.