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AB SPECIALTY SILICONES L LC is Hiring a Production Operator Near Waukegan, IL

Description

Why AB: At AB Specialty Silicones you’re able to experience the personal well-being and professional growth you desire. How?

• You’ll discover the rewarding impact of our learning culture being built and the support to get results for your career progression and the team.

• Your unique talents will be exercised to accelerate strategic and functional continuous improvements. 

• You'll be immediately welcomed by everybody and feel the authentic support and positive energy that makes it fun to work here! 

• We progress because of our family culture which has embraced teamwork and work-life balance long before it was trend. 

• Tuition Reimbursement without annual limits on the eligible reimbursement costs. 

• All-Company transparency of goals and results along with a truly open door, down-to-earth but very focused, driven culture.

• Total rewards including competitive pay; complete and generous benefit plan offerings; two bonus plans; recognition; ongoing events for employees and families.

• Our strongly networked and highly respected AB Silicone entrepreneurs who chose AB as their preferred chemical company home. 

• Opportunity for domestic and international business experience if so desired.

• Opportunity to learn about, and progress through, any department in our company.

Summary

A Production Operator is responsible for performing the tasks in the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals as an experienced member of the Production Department operations team. Responsible for the conduct of daily chemical production and processing tasks. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Run assigned plant equipment, in a safe and proper manner. Able to assist start-up and shut-down most plant processes. Equipment could include: Emulsion area, VQM, Gum Blends, Tank Trucks, Bulk Tanks, Reactors, Pope Unit, Repacking and shipping and receiving. 

· Qualified to run at least 75% of plant equipment.

· Measure and record all raw, in-process and finished materials accurately.

· Follow all work instructions and SOP’s explicitly, sign off on each instruction.

· Pack out material when batch process is complete.

· Clean all production equipment, tools and work areas near equipment between batches and at the end of the shift.

· Calculate and make adjustments to batches as directed.

· Troubleshoot process problems. 

· Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements. 

· Use personal protective equipment as assigned.

· Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.

· Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.

· Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.

· Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.

· Set an example for junior level employees, and train as necessary and/or directed.

· Maintain good communication with fellow operators and leads/supervisors to ensure all tasks operate efficiently.

· Volunteer and work weekends to maintain production demands

· Additional duties as assigned. 

Pay Range Depending on Experience

A Operator - $ 39

B Operator - $33

C Operator - $26

Requirements

Training Requirements: Fork Truck License

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Teamwork; promote positive work environment within the production team and with other departments.
  • Leadership; provide mentorship to junior operators, answer questions, demonstrate best practices.
  • Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
  • Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed in all processes.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • This position operates inside a manufacturing facility where the noise level is usually loud.
  • Work near moving mechanical parts.
  • This position can be exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Stand 8 hours/day or more
  • Walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. 
  • Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$40k-52k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/02/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

03/03/2024

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