3rd-Shift Silicone Production B Operator

Anderson & Associates, LLC; Waukegan, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson & Associates, LLC is seeking a Production B Operator to support the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals. You will work as part of the Production Department, gaining experience toward a senior operator role and handling daily production tasks in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience, a Fork Truck License, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and accurate measurement of materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing and production.
• Fork Truck License.
• Teamwork; promote positive work environment within the production team and with other departments.
• Leadership; provide mentorship to junior operators, answer questions, demonstrate best practices.
• Display initiative and strong work ethic to get work done in a safe and timely manner.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Safety; ensure company safety and security procedures are followed in all processes.

Responsibilities

• Run assigned plant equipment, in a safe and proper manner. Able to assist start-up and shutdown of most plant processes.
• Qualified to run at least 75% of plant equipment.
• Measure and record all raw, in-process and finished materials accurately.
• Follow all work instructions and SOP’s explicitly, sign off on each instruction.
• Pack out material when batch process is complete.
• Clean all production equipment, tools and work areas near equipment between batches and at the end of the shift.
• Calculate and make adjustments to batches as directed.
• Troubleshoot some process problems.
• Comply with all company occupational health, safety and environmental legal requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment as assigned.
• Report all unsafe conditions, work related injury or illness to a member of leadership.
• Safely handle and prepare materials for transport as assigned per regulatory requirements.
• Safely handle hazardous chemicals and waste according to company and legal requirements as assigned.
• Make recommendations for changes/improvements to ISO-9001 and 45001 integrated management systems.
• Set an example for junior level employees, and train as necessary and/or directed.
• Maintain good communication with fellow operators and leads/supervisors to ensure all tasks operate efficiently.
• Volunteer and work weekends to maintain production demands
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Initiative & work ethic

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Fork Truck License

Job description

Anderson & Associates, LLC is seeking a Production B Operator to support the production and processing of specialty silicone chemicals. You will work as part of the Production Department, gaining experience toward a senior operator role and handling daily production tasks in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires 3+ years of chemical manufacturing experience, a Fork Truck License, and a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and accurate measurement of materials.