Process Production Operator - Petrochemical

ZipRecruiter; Stratford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company seeks an experienced Process Production Operator in Stratford, Ontario. The role involves ensuring proper packaging of chemical products, maintaining safety regulations, and requires a high school diploma along with relevant manufacturing experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on work ethic.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing and packaging chemical products.
• Process Technology certification preferred.
• Ability to adjust schedule and work additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks safely and in compliance with safety policies.
• Complete production records accurately.
• Communicate processing issues and equipment malfunctions to supervisors.

Skills

Knowledge of production processes and safety procedures

Ability to identify and troubleshoot production problems

Hands-on work ethic

Ability to work rotating shifts

Experience operating forklifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Process Technology certification

Job description

Job Description

Burrow Global is seeking an experienced Process Production Operator for a chemical manufacturing company located in Stratford, CT.

The Process Production Operator is responsible for fulfilling customer orders by ensuring proper packaging of chemical products, including but not limited to milling, blending, and packaging, to meet customer specifications in a safe and efficient manner. Candidates must have the ability to identify and troubleshoot production and quality problems as they arise.

Candidates note: No per diem or relocation assistance is available for this position. You must live within driving distance of Stratford, CT.

Required Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; Process Technology certification is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing and packaging chemical products in the petrochemical industry.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Willingness to adjust schedule and work additional hours as needed.
• Knowledge of production processes and safety procedures, including Process Safety Management and handling hazardous materials.
• Experience operating forklifts.
• Hands-on work ethic and self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and complete on-the-job training successfully, including the "Miller Packer" program.

Responsibilities:

• Complete production records accurately.
• Perform tasks safely and in compliance with safety policies, including PPE usage.
• Perform equipment cleanouts as required.
• Package and transport finished products and containers appropriately.
• Communicate processing issues and equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Collect QC samples as needed.
• Perform confined space attendant/rescuer duties when required.
• Maintain dust collector units and recycle packaging materials.
• Package antioxidant material as scheduled.
• Maintain central vacuum systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Actively participate in the Responsible Care Management System:

• Contain and clean small (<5 gallons) spills of hazardous materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping to prevent raw materials from contaminating storm water.

Actively participate in Safety Management Systems:

• Participate in CPR/AED/First Aid training.
• Perform confined space entry and rescue duties.
• Set an example in safety activities, PPE use, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Report all incidents, near misses, and hazards.
• Participate in OSHA Process Safety Management activities.