What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator Valley Park position at Polynt?
Polynt is one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of composites, intermediates, and coatings with household-name customers across four continents. With 70 years history we provide a wide range of products designed for all key sectors like industrial, transportation, building and construction, marine, medical, consumer, and food additive markets.
Benefits:
Company offers Medical including PPO, HSA, and FSA. As well as Vision, Dental, Long term disability insurance, Company paid short term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition reimbursement, and Company paid life insurance.
The plant chemical operator is responsible for understanding and carrying out instructions which include but are not limited to staging, charging reactors and testing product, as well as, all computer and hand written documentation required for these tasks, while maintaining process equipment in proper working order. The chemical operator must work safely, efficiently and in accordance with company policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreement. The chemical operator will work as directed by the Production Supervisor and Management.
Estimated Duties and Responsibilities:
Staging and charging of raw materials to reactors, perform in process testing, and completion of all associated documentation
25%
Loading finished product into tank trucks, drums, totes and other packaging
25%
Accurately weighing and recording material charges and times on documents and in database
25%
Support plant EHS, Maintenance ad Utility personnel as directed by management, may require:
- Moving pallets (empty, raw material or product) using forklift
- Movement of drums, hoses and valve operation, including opening and closing manual valves.
10%
Use Distributive Control System (DCS) to run batches and increase production efficiency
10%
Take an active role in housekeeping requirements of the building/plant.
5%
Knowledge and Skills: Specialized knowledge and skills needed to perform the job.
Understanding of process equipment regarding function and assist maintenance in feedback to maintain the equipment.
Demonstrate a level of mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Math skills (inc. weights, measures and conversions).
Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
Computer skills (DCS, SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Ability to lift 55lb. bags, work outdoors, sit, stand, squatting, climb ladders and follow all Personal Protective Equipment guidelines.
Operate a forklift.
Education: Education, licenses, certifications or degrees needed to perform the job.
High School diploma or equivalent.
5 years of related work experience
