Operator

Saint Louis, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow surface modification and formulation with access to unique natural materials Elementis delivers unique chemistry sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets including cosmetics anti-perspirants decorative and industrial coatings automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

This position works 8 hours shifts that rotate (Day & Night or First second and third shift) on a regular rotation including weekend and holidays.

Under the direction of supervision safely and efficiently operate & control chemical processes to deliver in-spec product. Operate processes and equipment to meet production schedules and deliver finished goods as directed.

Job Description

This position works 8 hours shifts that rotate (Day & Night or First second and third shift) on a regular rotation including weekend andholidays.

Responsibilities

You control and monitor dispersion process centrifugation and classifying process and sludge disposal process and equipment per standard or prescribed operating instructions.

You provide guidance and training to new operators.

You clean process equipment (as required) or as directed.

You check and inspect all related and ancillary equipment and instrumentation for proper operation and accuracy.

You control and monitor flash drying reaction dewatering and classifying process and equipment per standard or prescribed operating instructions.

You control and monitor low pressure boiler fluid bed drying process and equipment raw material bulk bag unloading process and equipment and packaging process and equipment per standard or prescribed operating instructions.

Job Competencies

Safety procedures: a strong understanding of safety procedures is essential. This ranges from wearing the appropriate protective gear to knowing what to do if there is a problem with the machinery. Machinery operation: A core part of a packaging operators role is to operate and manage packaging

machinery. This means having a deep understanding of how the equipment functions how to adjust settings for specific tasks and how to troubleshoot issues.

Time management: Excellent time management is key with schedules to adhere to and deadlines to meet. Time management helps you prioritize tasks manage your workload and ensure the timely delivery of projects. Adaptability: adjusting and embracing change can make the difference between staying ahead and falling behind.

Decision making

Stop Work Authority: team members have the responsibility and obligation to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition behavior technical or mechanical error may result in an unwanted event

Additional Job Description

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment integral to the job tasks/functions. Ability to take process samples make process adjustments or material additions from specific locations. Ability to visually monitor process equipment and analytical test equipment.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: 2-5 Year in chemical Manufacturing preferred. Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English. Physical Requirements:

Candidate will need to pass a fit for duty exam and a respirator medical clearance examination and respirator fit test to wear a respirator for certain tasks even able to wear a respirator during strenuous physical activity.
Ability to meet the requirements of the hearing conservation program.
This position requires you to be able to stand and walk for long periods of time climb and regularly kneel squat bend stoop twist and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 55 pounds and no more than 100 pounds without assistance.
Ability to manually disconnect and/or connect and move process hoses as well as turn manual valves and connecting and disconnecting large and long lengths of hoses.
Ability to carry chemical test sample containers weighing up to 20 pounds and walk upstairs to the Lab or any other work platforms

As an Equal Opportunity Employer Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race color religion gender national origin age disability sexual orientation marital status veteran status arrest record citizenship or other category protected by federal state or local laws.

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About UsElementis is a global specialty chemical company with 1300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis we bring a distinctive combination of expertise innovation and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance t...