Production Operator II

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment, including reactors, mixers, pumps, and filtration systems, to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
  • Adjust controls and settings on equipment to regulate temperature, pressure, flow rate, and reaction time according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
  • Drain equipment, and pump water or other solutions through to flush and clean tanks or equipment.
  • Flush or clean equipment, using steam hoses or mechanical reamers.
  • Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
  • Ability to set up the filtration system
  • Ability to do small acid adjustments
• Assist in the training of Operators I
• Conduct regular checks and inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure they are running efficiently and within specified parameters.
• Record and log data related to production activities, such as batch numbers, chemical quantities, temperatures, and pressure levels.
• Handle and store chemicals in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and company guidelines.
• Participate in safety audits, drills, and training sessions as required.
• Perform in-process quality checks to ensure that products meet specified standards and make adjustments as necessary.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with chemical processes or equipment, working to resolve them quickly to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including cleaning, calibration, and minor repairs, and report any major issues to the maintenance team using the maintenance work order system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of production activities, including batch logs, maintenance records, and safety reports.
  • Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
  • Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
• Prepare and submit reports or and/or shift notes to supervisors detailing production outcomes, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.
• Work closely with the quality control team to ensure product samples are delivered and tested for specific chemical characteristics; pH levels, concentrations, viscosities, etc. and address any defects or inconsistencies in the production process.
• Suggest and implement improvements to processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss production goals, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Other activities as assigned by management.