Chemical Operator

Synthomer plc; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthomer plc is hiring an entry-level Chemical Operator at the Jefferson Hills facility, located about 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves rotating shifts and advancing to higher plant positions based on performance.

Employees must wear PPE and follow safety rules, with opportunities to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift 50 lbs, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts, 7 days/week, 24/365 with holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment as per SOPs and job analyses.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures and practices; participate in safety programs.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks and data entry; use SAP if required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Lift 50 lbs

Forklift experience

Shift work flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

This position is located at our Jefferson Hills facility, approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. The Chemical Operator position is an entry-level position working in the manufacturing areas. Individuals must successfully perform the duties of the entry-level position to be considered for advancement into one of our other positions in the plant.

Job Expectations

• Rotating shift work is required.
• Must be able to apply mechanical fundamentals to properly operate and maintain the performance of the equipment within their area of responsibility.
• Review and follow all production standard operating procedures and job analyses.
• Review and follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices for the safety of themselves, other employees and contractors.
• Support the safety culture at the plant by participating in safety programs, which includes pre-job hazard evaluations and person-to-person contacts.
• Support environmental, safety, and health efforts at the plant.
• Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, and hard hats at all times in designated areas.
• Dust masks, respirators, rubber gloves, face shields, and other protective equipment must be worn when required, which requires employee to be clean-shaven at all times.
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Overtime work is required from time to time.
• Be familiar with basic computer functions such as creating, sending, and receiving e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, and data entry.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Comfortable climbing ladders (up to 50 feet tall) and tank cars/trucks, walk on catwalks, open and close valves; work at heights for extended periods.
• Have a strong work ethic, demonstrating both initiative and a professional attitude.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid PA Driver's License.
• Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Favorable (clear) Background Check.
• Must be able to work 8- or 12-hour shifts as required to maintain operations of facility 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year and holiday-weekends-overtime.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and be clean-shaven at all times.
• Must be willing to work indoors and outdoors regardless of weather.
• Must wear all required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and long sleeves at all times.
• Strong communication skills to interact with co-workers, other departments, and supervision.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to roll 400 lb. drums on a regular basis.
• Able to operate a forklift.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Able to operate complex equipment and processes using control panels, process control systems, and distributed control systems.
• Able to remain active for long periods of time; frequent stair climbing, bending, and squatting are required.
• Motivated to move into higher level operations roles.
• Prior industrial, construction, military or related experience, or related education/ training is required.
• Work in a chemical manufacturing environment or similar process industry is preferred.

Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

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