1st Class Operator

Operates IPC Towers and decomposers. Assists maintenance when needed and moves finished goods to the warehousebackup to the Lead Operator.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Performs operator duties on IPC Towers decomposers power mills and finished product packaging utilizing plant procedures.
• Operates forklifts to move material to the warehouse.
• Performs housekeeping of their work area.
• Moves stacks and stores materials in the Warehouse and Plant areas using pallet jacks hand trucks and powered lift trucks.
• Performs safety equipment inspections and makes corrections or tags out equipment as the situation indicates.
• Assists with unscheduled and scheduled maintenance using tools and equipment to support installation operations of equipment.
• Cleans the exterior of tanks buildings and equipment with a high-pressure washer.
• Assists Operators on his/her shift with production or equipment problems and notifies supervisors when needed.
• Must provide relief for the Lead Operator when on leave.

This role includes a structured training and qualification period. Employees will begin as a Second-Class Operator and upon successfully completing the required training probationary period and qualification requirements will be promoted to First-Class Operator.

• Capable of lifting and walking with weights approaching 50lbs.
• Be able to perform very strenuous jobs while wearing breathing air masks proper PPE and other safety-related materials.
• Required to walk and stand continuously in the units while performing assigned duties.
• Turns stoops kneels crouches reaches pulls handles lifts and carries containers with materials and products weighing up to 400lbs with drum dolly and power containers weighing up to 2400lbs.
• Must have the physical ability to maneuver full cylinders.
• Must be calm and stable in emergency situations.
• Must be able to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Talking hearing color vision depth perception and good peripheral vision are required to properly operate forklift perform testing and communicate results.
• Be able to climb scaffolds ladders and stairs at varied excessive heights (50 FEET).
• Must be able to operate a forklift.

Requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields hard hat steel-toed shoes and mandatory hearing protection.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

American Carbonyl is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.

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