Resin Operator Asst.

Resin Operator Assistants work rotating 12-hour shifts to perform procedures and tasks required for chemical processes.  What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:     Work safely in a team and/or individual setting, adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures, wearing the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE), e.g.: hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.   Load and unload raw materials and finished goods in accordance with customer and chemical specifications, performing tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.  Work a rotating shift schedule in outside weather conditions as well as in an industrial environment, at heights and in confined spaces.  Progress in training and skill development to advance in production, learning to operate and monitor chemical reaction process to manufacture polymer resins, industrial chemicals and raw materials.  Monitor equipment and performing minor troubleshooting to ensure optimal production and minimal downtime.  Enter work orders and process improvement suggestions into computer-based systems and being part of the solution to implement improvements.   Use a computer to document data such as shipping and receiving information and manufacturing processes.  Utilize basic computer tasks such as utilizing email, Microsoft Office programs, and company intranet site for day-to-day communications.  Read instructions, process related manuals and procedures with comprehension.  Write legible to convey process related information accurately.  Sketch from memory and talk through basis schematic diagram(s) of tankage, piping, valves and other systems associated with the loading and storage of finished products and raw materials.  Demonstrate math skills commensurate with the job requirements.  It's Better with Bakelite: Our Commitment Back to You You’ll Help Shape Our Future. As a Bakelite associate, you’re part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company and we expect you to put your fingerprint on it.   We Champion Our Associates. At Bakelite, you don’t just climb the career ladder – you pave your personal path through continued learning and development.   Together, We Will Protect the Planet. From our processes to our products, we are focusing on the opportunities that both grow our profitability as a company, and improve and protect the planet.  Safety is a Core Value. At Bakelite, safety is a 24/7 mindset. We are all safe today to ensure we are able to show up tomorrow – for our families and friends, for each other and for our communities.  We Care. Plain and simple, we care about our associates. From the top on down, we place a high value on our culture and the associate experience. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and support our associates every step of their career.  Life in Crossett: Located in southeast Arkansas, Crossett is a small town just minutes from the Louisiana border.  Crossett is known as the Forestry Capital of the South and has a rich history of manufacturing in lumber and paper.  Explore the area’s forest and wildlife preserves, parks and waterways, which have plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures such as trail hiking, biking, fishing and more.  Music and local festivals across the state bring communities together to celebrate.   Nearby educational institutions include the University of Louisiana-Monroe, the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-Crossett.  Learn more about Crossett  What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):    Requirements:  High school diploma or GED   Minimum of One (1) year experience in an industrial, warehouse, military, farming, construction, mechanical or production environment   Minimum of two (2) years of continuous employment within the last 4 years   What Will Put You Ahead:  Minimum of One (1) year experience operating a forklift   Minimum of One (1) year experience in the chemical or refinery industries   Minimum of One (1) year experience with one or more of the following: using a computer for data entry of record keeping documentation, shipping and receiving information, or manufacturing processes documentation      Are you ready to help us build a better tomorrow and put your fingerprints on the world?  Apply for this exciting opportunity, and learn more about our hiring process, insights from our global associates, our robust benefits and more at Bakelite.com/careers.