Timber Chemcial Operator

Job Description:

Venator is looking for Production Operators for an entry level role in the chemicals industry; 1-2 years experience in chemicals operating machinery or batching is a plus! This position offers on the job training potential for growth opportunities and amazing Venator benefits!

The Production Operator is responsible for the timely and safe manufacturing of multiple product lines. The incumbent is expected to contribute to solutions of problems relating to products and processes.

This position will start out on Day shift (7am 7pm) for a number of weeks during the training period. Once trained the position will be on Nights (7pm 7am) on a rotating pattern.

Principal accountabilities:

• Run multiple machines and other equipment in production areas. Production areas could include ACQ Specialty Eco Life Tank Farm Warehouse etc.
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable the ability to work overtime may is necessary to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Collaborate with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assist other employees in accomplishments of Venator company goals. Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Actively participates in Environmental Health and Safety Initiatives as set forth by the company including use and maintenance of appropriate PPE. Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Knowledge experience and skills required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in manufacturing.
• Mechanical or nonchemical manufacturing experience can be considered. Chemical experience is preferred.
• A certified production technician will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Must have a level of proficiency with internet email and Microsoft programs.
• Previous experience as a licensed forklift operator. Yard switcher other movable equipment experience a plus.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator.
• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during employment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and reasoning skills to troubleshoot process operations.

Must be detail oriented and be able to recognize common errors malfunctions and/or deviations in documentation quality equipment and/or performance standards.

Special Features:

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Frequent lifting/carrying 50 lb.
• Frequent bending twisting reaching and lifting
• Frequent night forklift truck driving
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work at heights climb stairs and ladders
• Work in tight and closed in spaces
• Wear all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to respirator and chemical suit
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise
• Work in an area with non-hazardous and hazardous materials
• Work shift patterns that include low light and night shift work
• Work 12 hour rotating shift patterns
• Work in areas exposed to the environment; extreme heat and cold
• Exhibits and maintains consistent behaviors with Venator values: Innovation Integrity Performance Teamwork and Zero Harm. Actively participates in building a positive culture in support of values.
• Prepares chemical batches according to batch sheets and SOPs. Understand reaction filtration and adjustment process. Systems can be manual or PLC controlled. Batch production can include bulk bags 50 lb. bag or drum dumping. Calculating adjustments.
• Perform specific gravity pH and calculations to adjust products within customer specifications.
• Operate reactors scrubbers heat exchangers filter press or bowl pumps cooling towers and other equipment to support the production process. Use / interface with variety of control systems to include DCS Wonderware Citech and local PLCs.
• Load / unload product into tankers railcars totes or other consumer packaging. Safely operates forklift and yard switches as needed.
• Responsible for checking equipment to ensure it is working properly troubleshoots and escalates any issues.
• Sample product and coordinator with lab on product quality making any necessary adjustments.
• Complete batch sheets scale tickets and other paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with Leader peers lab during course of shift and as changeover on status of systems changes in process conditions unsafe conditions and daily objectives.