Intermediate Batch Chemical Process Operator $23-24

Taylors, SC

ROLE TITLE :   Batch Chemical Process Operator, Level B (Intermediate Level)

HOUR REQUIREMENTS :  Full-Time Hours. Typically 10 or 12 Hour Shifts. 4 or 3 Days per week depending on shift rotation schedule. As the operations expand, working on shift during a 24-hour operation a requirement in the future.  (Schedules TBD with help of the new employees’ input). Initial hires will work days to start, eventually moving to shift work, multiple shifts, fixed of rotating undetermined.

OpSource client’s is a global producer of performance specialty chemicals for a multitude of industries used in products consumers use every day. Founded in Asia in 1992, Sixin made entry to the North American region in 2013 and is growing it’s manufacturing footprint into Taylors / Greenville, South Carolina, with the acquisition of a medium to large scale manufacturing complex.  Customer base are some of the top global corporations with products reaching over 60 countries. The Greenville, South Carolina, facility will primarily service the North America, South America and Southeast Asian markets. You can count on us for long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks.

The Process Operator reports to the Production Manager. A Process Operator’s job (Level B) is to prepare batches and monitor reactions as outlined in manufacturing procedures, ensure that a production process runs efficiently and safely, and that the quality and quantity of the product meets expectations.

The ideal candidate plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of manufacturing processes. This position is vital for maintaining the stability and productivity of manufacturing operations, which directly impacts the success and sustainability of the business. A Chemical Process Operator (Level B) is responsible for operating, monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining process equipment to ensure production.

AS A PROCESS OPERATOR, LEVEL B, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO :

• Manufacture products in conformance to plant quality standards.
• Package finished goods in conformance to plant quality standards
• Run two or more pieces of process equipment simultaneously.
• Follow accurate, timely and visible inventory methods to enhance both physical and electronic inventory.
• Perform routine field level equipment inspections to verify and monitor operation.
• Keep track of process parameters and make adjustments to ensure the product meets specifications.
• Carry out regular checks on machinery to keep it in good working order.
• Troubleshooting : Identify and fix problems with equipment and processes.
• Recording data : Accurately document production data and outcomes.
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a clean   and safe workspace. Report all safety incidents and near misses and participate in investigations.
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable. To that end, you need to keep the following aspects in mind : Always perform your job in a sound HS&E manner to protect yourself and those around you.
• Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking about means to avoid those hazards. Take a proactive approach to maintain excellence in all your assignments.
• Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue and complacency) that leads to distractions from the task on hand. Those distractions lead to errors resulting in unwanted incidents.
• Use all the available tools for your benefits : HS&E training, SafeTrack Observations, Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, checklists, and Manufacturing Excellence tools.
• Work with team members and departments to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Job completion means good housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for your safety and those around you.
• Lead in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest ways to enhance processes.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of all materials.
• Comply with plant infrastructure systems (ISO9000, Manufacturing Excellence, Financial Reporting / Management).
• Complete annual training as outlined in plants’ Training Matrix. Complete required operator progression training as outlined in the Operator Training Matrix.
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a professional chemical industry worker. Maintain and clean it properly.
• Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can.

A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE :

PREFERRED SKILLS INCLUDE :

BENEFITS :

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shifts are paid a shift premium.

Salary : $23 - $24