Encapsys Chemical Operator

POSITION OVERVIEW

TheChemical Operatoris responsible forthe set up and operation of production equipment in their assigned production area used to produce microencapsulated products in a safe and efficient roleutilizesboth automated and manual systems to add raw materialsinitiateand monitor the process to transform the raw materials into finished actions require manual operator actions that include obtaining samples for testing manual material additions and documentation of critical process steps.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe handling of equipment and materials understanding the hazards and properutilizationof PPE

• Maintain on time production schedule by coordinating daily activities

• Accurate andtimelyin completion of tasks and documentation

• Effective communication with team members and management

• Work overtime to cover vacancies/vacations and meet Customer requirements including weekends

• Promote teamwork byassistingotherwhere and when needed

• Train new or less experienced team members

• Cross train to other processes and positions for business continuity and flexibility

• Operateequipmentin accordance withSOPs

• Observe adjust andmonitorequipment to ensure safety quality and efficient operation

• Complete manual operations as required by the process

• Document process critical datatimelyand accurately

• Issue materials and complete orders inDeacom

• Maintain 5S standards

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts

• Perform basic care housekeeping and maintenance of equipment and work area

• Communicate operational needs within team and with management

• Attend all plant meetings and complete alltrainingson time

• Carry outadditionalduties as assigned

• Ability to occasionally push pull and carry up to50 pounds

• Ability to wear a respirator as required by the task being performed or chemical safety data sheets.

• Work safely around and appropriately handle hazardous chemicals aroundplant.

• SAFETY Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance the safety process throughcompleting ofsafety auditsparticipatingin safety projectsidentifyingSiteHazardsand contributing to safety improvements and being an attending member of a safety annual safety training asrequired.

• QUALITY Become familiar withunderstandandcomply withMilliken Quality Policy Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs) relevant ISO 9000standardsand Company Policies thatare applicableto this position.

• RESPONSIBLE CARE:

a. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliancetorequirements.

b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce oreliminatenegative impacts.

c. Take actions andidentifyand communicate ideas to minimize waste preventpollutionand conserve energy.

• HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policiesregardingthe management of hazardous hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling collecting labeling and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager orappropriate designee.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.

• Understand the importance of conformancetotheEnvironmental Safety and Responsible Care Policies procedures and the requirements of theRCMS.

• Understand thesignificantenvironmental impacts associated with their work activitiesand help ensurecontrols are in place to reduce oreliminatenegative impacts.

• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.

• Immediately report any accidents and releases per thecompanyescalation protocol.

• Comply withall environmentalhealthsafetyand securityrules;Environmental Safety and Responsible Care policiesand programsestablishedby the company to the extent of training received.

• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and proceduresregardingenvironmental safetysecurityand health is a condition of employment.

• Contributeto continuous improvement of the plant environmental health safety security and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions

• Customer Orientated Ability to meet or exceed customers needs while following company procedures

• Detail Orientated Ability to pay attention to all details of a project or taskand the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

• Tactful Ability to show consideration for andmaintaingood relations with others

• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

• Honesty/Integrity Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace

• Flexibility Ability to work through change whilemaintaininga positive attitude

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred

• Experience with Microsoft software applicationshelpful. Keyboardingproficiencyand general computer knowledge/experience preferred