Chemical Production Operator
Polyurethane Specialties, Lyndhurst, NJ
We are a Polymer manufacturing chemical company in Lyndhurst NJ. We are looking for Chemical Production Operators that have experinece in processing batch chemicals, reactions and inprocess testing. Someone that is familiar with Batch Reactors, Overhead systems and trouble shooting of batch chemical operation.
Starting Date: Immediate direct hire
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Chemical Production Operator/ss must have experinece in processing batch chemicals, Weighing, charging and reacting raw materials along with inprocess testing.
- Experience working on batch reactors is a must.
- Some Experience and knowledge of Steam and Ho toil Boilers and their operation.
- Ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
- Maintain work area in a clean and neat manner and in accordance with cGMP.
- Safely operate and monitor chemical process equipment in area of responsibility.
- Maintain batch sheets, spreadsheets, control charts, and other documentation.
- Monitor process parameters using GUI on PLC.
- Provide clear communication at shift change.
- Assist co-workers as needed and as directed by Shift lead/supervisor
- Material movements (drums, forklift, etc.)
- Coordinate activities with maintenance, including preparing equipment for repairs.
- Follow production, safety and quality procedures to verify and record information.
- Understanding of Quality Control requirements for sampling and product testing.
- Troubleshoot process & equipment problems, automation program, and support the teams.
- Recognize problems and unusual events and communicate to Shift Leader.
- Proactively recommend changes to Batch Sheets and SOPs.
- Ensure understanding of all safety, quality, housekeeping, and operational procedures, in order to utilize tools, equipment, electronic/computer systems.
- Ensure safe operation of forklift, drum handling equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Forklift expeience.
Qualifications:
- To perform the job successfully, an individual must be teachable and work safely.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma plus equivalent experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Prior equipment operator experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
- Experience in proper handling chemicals.
- Knowledge of chemical process and an understanding of special formula instructions.
- 1 to 2 years of batch chemical process experience.
- Equipment operator experience in a chemical plan environment.
Language Ability
- Ability to read standard operating procedures, company policies and procedures, GMP procedures, safety and sanitary procedures and equipment readings.
- Ability to complete written batch records.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervision.
Math Ability:
- Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts e.g Addition, substraction and multiplication..
- Ability to conduct or learn conversion of metric to English measure, Density/SPC calculation.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
- Ability to evaluate results, make recommendations.
- Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to read and execute work instructions as required on batch sheets and other manufacturing documents including SDS.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar with the operation and use of Delta V or PLC,
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work in and walk-through production areas.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Work within a team environment where workplace respect is vital.
- Work near moving mechanical or pneumatic equipment or parts, toxic or acids/caustic chemicals and risk of electrical.
- Must be able to work indoor/outdoor in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to work 8 hour shift schedule in chemical manufacturing environment.
- Must be clean-shaven (no beard).
- Must be able to pass the company-subsidized annual physical examination to determine physical fitness for use of a respirator.
- Must be able to pass the annual respiratory protection training necessary for understanding and skill in the use of the respiratory equipment.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Utilize hands to finger, handle, feel, twist, grab, hold; reach with hands and arms; write, utilize keyboard to type (75% to 100%)
- Ability to walk, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit or crawl; climb stairs as needed at various intervals throughout shift (50%- 75).
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus, to read documents, computer screens, and other communications (100%).
- Must be able to communicate with management, co-workers and other departments. (75% to 100%)
Full time Position: Direct hire by the company
Shift: Permanent Afternoon shift or Night Shift.
Over Time: Must be willing to work Overtime.
Pay: Hourly pay will commensurate with Level of Experience.
Paid: Weekly
To Apply: Send your resume directly to email: [email protected] to the attn of Saifee Balsara. Suitable candidates for the position, will be contacted immediately for immediate direct hire with the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Must have experience manufacturing Chemical batches in batch reactors that involves Endothermic or Exothermic reactions.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Batch Chemical manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (Required)
Work Location: In person
