Job Description
Division : Bostik Region: Piedmont South Carolina Job title: Chemical Operator Situation in organization: This position reports to the Production Manager.
Job dimensions: This position performs all tasks associated with the production of product from material staging, operation of equipment, in-process testing, and packaging. This position utilizes both manual and automated systems along with analytical results to monitor and adjust the process as needed to produce a consistent in specification product.
Activities: Daily Operations (70 %)
- Perform raw material staging for batches.
- Operate operations vessels in the plant including blenders and computers.
- Use automated and manual process controls to adjust process parameters.
- Package finished product in drums and IBCs.
- Complete batch sheets, logbooks, and other records neatly and accurately.
- Sample batches and perform in-process Quality Control testing.
- Perform other duties or training as required or requested.
Additional Duties and Functions (30 %)
- Demonstrates mechanical aptitude by performing minor maintenance.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment and process issues.
- Housekeeping duties
- Complete required safety training.
Context and environment: - Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements.
- Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Bostik(e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SWAT, etc.).
- Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
- Ensure all incidents are reported and appropriately investigated, and corrective actions implemented.
- Observe safe work practices in performing all duties at all times and maintain standards of excellence in housekeeping.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations within the limits of training and qualifications.
Accountabilities: - Good communications skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Good troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support other departments.
- Exhibit good judgment, dependability, initiative and a positive attitude.
Qualifications / experience required: - Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of chemical environment experience.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, or other hours as required.
- Experience in forklift operation.
- Ability to perform physical essentials (climb stairs and/or ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, wear FRC uniforms, wear full face respirator occasionally)
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