****This is an entry level position****
****1,000 sign on bonus****
Ideally should have some experience with any of the following:
Chemical operation
Tank cleaning
Pigment and dye making
Compounded components
Cleans interiors of latex, coagulant, and slurry tanks to remove emulsion and incrustations; conducts departmental housekeeping assignments; and performs daily process adjustments.
**Must not be allergic to Latex**
Job Description
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Uses hand tools to clean multiple chemical storage tanks including tanks containing liquid latex
Applies knowledge of safe chemical handling daily throughout entire shift
Maintains predetermined levels of compounded liquids in multiple chemical storage tanks throughout shift
Handles approximately 20/400 to 600 lb. drums per shift using proper drum moving equipment
Reads and understands written instructions (i.e. MPs, OPs, SOPs, DHRs, component tickets, and adjustments logs)
Applies knowledge of processes to take action to maintain production
Able to make independent decisions about tanks within the parameters of tank management procedures with the guidance of the Process Control Technicians
Physical requirements:
o Ability to stand more than six hours of shift
o Ability to stoop, swat
o Ability to twist and reach to clean surfaces
o Ability to lift and pour contents from 5-gallon buckets
Perform daily process adjustments to latex, tackifier, coagulant and slurry tanks.
Drains tanks and performs cleaning of the walls and bottom of tanks to flush residue through tank openings.
Scrapes and scrubs walls to remove incrustations, scale, or deposits of latex and slurry. Cleans all residues in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Departmental Cleanliness Requirements.
Removes chemical residues and other liquids from tank bottoms with squeegees and pumps with suction hoses. Follows all proper material handling rules for Flammable and Hazardous Materials Handling and Operations.
Adds specified chemicals to stainless steel tanks to maintain and replenish tank processing solutions.
Handles approximately 20/400 to 600 lb. drums per shift using proper drum moving equipment.
Reads and understands written instructions (i.e. MPs, OPs, SOPs, DHRs, component tickets, and adjustments logs).
Able to make independent decisions about tanks within the parameters of tank management procedures with the guidance of the Process Control Technicians.
Cleans and refills latex reserves.
Flexible work schedule but must be able to work weekends and odd hours if needed.
Must be able to work well within a team environment.
Must follow all GMP and GDP guidelines.
Maintain clean and organized work area as outlined in the GMPs and Departmental Cleanliness Requirements.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or GED
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must know how to take accurate measurements using a variety of measuring tools (test for knowledge will be given).
Able to attend continuing education courses (pump maintenance, basic chemistry, etc.).
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