Chemical Operator
Avon Lake, OH - USA
Job Summary
Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol were transforming the specialty chemicals market through science sustainability and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.
Job Type: Full-time / On-site (4 days in 1 day from home)
Shift Hours: Rotating
Work Schedule:
- The work schedule is a 12-hour 4 shift rotation(Nights & Days) (ABCD). Some overtime is expected beyond the normal schedule
How Youll Make an Impact
As a Chemical Operator youll be at the forefront of our innovation driving specialty chemical solutions forward. Youll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
Chemical Operators will be responsible for managing building operations including multiple processing units and product families. Responsibilities include reactor operations packaging product loading / unloading bulk trucks and raw material handling.
In this role you will:
- Maintain total compliance to all health safety environmental and quality requirements of the department.
- Ensure safe operations by observing all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE&S) procedures.
- Understand the general concepts of ISO-9001.
- Serve on the Facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in a minimum of 40 hours of annual mandatory training for the first 5 years of employment.
- Ensure safe operations by observing all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE&S) procedures.
- Handling of all raw materials including heated raw materials hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals (e.g. acrylates isocyanates).
- Follow charge sheets and batch instructions to produce high quality products using Delta V control system and manual operations.
- Sample finished goods and in process material as required. Run in-process QC tests as required.
- Safely unload bulk and packaged raw materials as needed to support building operations.
- Handle finished product packaging. This consists of label making filling totes drumming product in 30- or 50-gallon drums filling 5- or 7-gallon pails assembling pails and bulk loading of tank trucks.
- Palletizing wrapping and shipping of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Diagnose process and equipment problems/make minor repairs or suggest work orders. Work with maintenance to perform calibrations and LO/TO of equipment as needed.
- Perform housekeeping in process area on regular basis to ensure a safe operation and meet cGMP standards and best practices.
- Accurate administrative record keeping such as shift logs or spreadsheets startup checklists waste logs status logs and production reporting.
- Perform SAP transactions as required including production reporting and inventory look up.
- Successfully complete initial and annual refresher training to maintain certification.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- High School graduate from an accredited school or equivalent GED.
- Successfully pass assessment tests and be in good standing.
- Reliable attendance records and willing to work overtime as needed.
- Strong initiative and ability to work with limited supervision is a must.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with other shifts and day staff.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to manipulate 500 lb. drums with drum carts and mechanical aids.
- Experience and or ability to operate fork truck and hand cart.
- Ability and willingness to serve on the Facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in a minimum of 40 hours of annual mandatory training for at leastthe first 5 years of employment.
- Ability to be trained on SAP to a high level of accuracy for data entry.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
- Experience with Delta V
- Previous reactor or control room experience.
Work Schedule:
- The work schedule is a 12-hour 4 shift rotation (ABCD). Some overtime is expected beyond the normal schedule
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:
- Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.
We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.
Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Lets build the future together.
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About Company
As a leader in specialty chemicals, Lubrizol's mission is to be an essential ingredient in our customers' success. We are a market-driven, specialty chemical company with innovative technologies that include lubricant additives for engine oils and driveline fluids, industrial lubrica ... View more