Production Operator

DescriptionNature of the PositionPerform all tasks essential in the preparation, storage of finished products and raw materials utilizing reactors, storage tanks, pumps and other equipment specific to Coim's manufacturing units. Primary duties will involve: charging raw materials to the reactor, packaging completed batches and re-packing finish good; obtaining samples and performing basic analysis as water test; shipping finish good and receiving raw material through tank truck and / or railcar. Operate transfer sequences on the SACDA PLC system. Conducting all processing operations in manufacturing ensuring all work is performed in a safe, orderly, and clean fashion.Key ResponsibilitiesJob FunctionGeneralMust possess a good working knowledge of plant equipment in the assigned operating unitMust possess a good understanding of the operation and processes in the assigned operating unitMust understand and follow all safety and operating proceduresMaintain daily logs and records as instructedResponsible for maintaining the boiler log and managing the boiler operator schedule (optional through the black seal boiler certification)Participates on investigative teams and site group initiatives (e.g. PHAs, PSSR, etc.)Must show understanding of PID/PFD of assigned operating unitMust understand basic chemistry for products made in assigned production areaMaintain plant cleanliness to Coim's housekeeping standardsRecognizes and documents "abnormal" operating conditions with proper response including immediate notification of supervisionPerform physical Cycle CountDispose of empty used containersAssists in training newer operatorsRaw MaterialsReading batch and operating instructions associated with the preparation of raw materialMust show proficiency in Navision navigation and RM receipt transactionsUnload bulk raw materials and intermediates from trucks and railcars to storage or packagesProper operation of transfer controls, PLC systems, pneumatic, and electrical equipment for the offloading of raw materialsSampling of incoming raw materialsPreparation of re-work and partials containers in ovens for upcoming batchesCharge ReactorsPossess good working knowledge of batch-calc including log page and recipe pages entries for tracking of raw material and packing proceduresLoad raw material in the reactors through super-sacks, totes or drums materialPreliminary knowledge of reactors PLC front page for applying vacuum to reactors for loading of raw materials Reading of basic parameters (temperature - pressure - mixer speed)Using the proper checklist to track raw material chargingLoading Re-work and partials package in the reactors and dissolversFinished GoodReading batch and operating instructions associated with the preparation of the packaging of finished products.Loading of bulk trucks and railcarsRetaining sample for package or bulk loadingPreliminary usage of the SCADA PLC in order to startup package and truck loading from dissolvers or storagesPerform moisture analysis on retainsRe-package finish good for customer shipmentsProper preparation of package material (labels, tight the bung and cap, clean drums and totes) and store it in the proper buildingPerforms other duties as assignedPhysical and Work EnvironmentWear protective or safety equipment such as a respirator as neededWalking between departments, using stairs and climbing laddersBending and lifting up to 50 lbs manually and unassistedJob Type: Full-timePay: $20.50 - $24.50 per hourRequirementsSpecific Knowledge, Skills and Education/ExperiencePosition requires a High School diploma or GED1 yr min exp as a batch process operator in a chemical or similar fieldRail or shuttle wagon experience desirable. Must be able to work a Dupont schedule (12-hour rotating day and night shifts, alternating 3 days one week and 4 days the next week. Workdays are interspersed with one to seven consecutive days off).Maintain a black seal boiler license (optional)Forklift OperationOttowa Operation (optional)Good working knowledge of Microsoft systems, Outlook, Excel. Must have excellent written and verbal skills