Job Description
Situation in organization
Reports through a non-union supervisor to the Production Manager
Job dimensions
The Chemical Operator works in a union environment and follows a rotating, seven day a week schedule, working 12 hour shifts. Sartomer operates a batch process and the chemical operator will be trained in all aspects of the job to maintain our strong safety, environmental and quality culture
Key Activities and responsibilities
Operations 80%
- Safely perform all required duties to ensure proper production of Monomers and other products as required
- Utilize DCS to safely control production
- Movement of materials to operational location.
- Proper identification and charging of raw materials into production vessels as defined by the batch packet
- Use of appropriate checks for production of first time prime products
- Proper labeling and packaging of product.
- Accurate completion of batch packets with focus on lot numbering, weights and properly using SAP bar code scanners to move materials.
- Proper completion of vessel rinsing and cleaning procedures.
- Complete Impact reports for any incidents that occur during production
- Troubleshoot production issues and work with appropriate departments and management to fix
Other 20%:
- Keep current on all training required in LMS and other training platforms
- Participate in RCA’s, SWP process, PHA and other as required
C ontext and environment
Chemical manufacturing facility with all the inherent environmental risks and safety hazards
This is a rotating shift position that requires regular night and weekend work.
Union shop
- 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 Education/Qualifications /Work experience
- High School Diploma with basic math skills or GED required
- Prior chemical manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Mechanical aptitude a must
- Familiarity with Quality
- Adherence to work procedures and instructions
- Forklift experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated Competencies
- Good Communication skills, verbal and written
- Good analytical skills.
- Ability to follow procedures
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Ability to work in a union environment, on rotating 12 hour shifts
