Chemical Operator

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Evonik Group is seeking an Industrial Operator to join our Illinois production team in Mapleton. You will operate machinery along the production line, uphold safety and environmental standards, and assist with maintenance activities to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates hold a high-school education or equivalent with 2+ years in an industrial setting and safety training. The role involves weekend/holiday shifts and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork within a global

Qualifications

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related coursework preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing setting or relevant industrial chemical plant experience
• Safety training or emergency response experience preferred
• Ability to understand and operate a personal computer and related software
• Ability to manage time and priorities to meet daily plant requirements
• Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery or equipment to assist with production, packaging, and other steps along a production line
• May handle heavy machinery
• Follow safety and environmental protection procedures
• Observe and report incidents and unsafe conditions
• Assist with maintenance tasks and equipment repairs
• Support building equipment maintenance and safety inspections
• Manage time and resources to meet production and maintenance goals
• Perform other duties as assigned by production management

Education

High-school education or equivalent

Job description

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.
• May be expected to handle heavy machinery.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her own safety and health.
• Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment.
• Follows operating procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally protective workplace.
• Observes and reports all incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Takes an active interest in improving safety and the environmental protection.
• Building steam, water, nitrogen, compressed air processing and control systems used to maintain or operate process equipment or not otherwise covered under other job descriptions.
• Building equipment MCC’s and other equipment de-energizing locations
• General building equipment not covered under other job descriptions such as heating/air conditioning, electrical outlets, lighting, powered cleaning tools, fork lifts, etc.
• General building dumpsters, trash containers and designated waste material management receptacles
• General building safety equipment not covered under other job descriptions process areas such as fire extinguishers, safety showers, hand alarms, exit signs, evacuation alarms, absorbent rolls, etc.
• Other building equipment not covered under other job descriptions used to supplement or assist tasks such as lifting devices, material storage areas, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Building drum Melter and associated process and control systems
• Building drum recovery and filling station equipment
• Building hose stations and fire water protection systems
• Inventories and orders designated building supplies
• Hazardous Waste Responsibility
• Building control rooms, restrooms, and break rooms
• Drum dumping, filling and handling equipment and surrounding equipment operations area access aisles
• Building ingress/egress, emergency exits and primary building traffic aisles
• Building platforms, stairways, ladders and walkways to access and/or operate assigned equipment
• Equipment storage areas and/or locations
• Building trench and drain systems and area roadways
• Building non-process areas not covered in other job descriptions
• DP Office garage storage area
• Complete building equipment non-process safety inspections
• Monitors and coordinates building waste recovery and disposal activities
• Performs designated documentation and transaction reporting
• Inventories and orders designated building supplies
• Performs routine semi-skilled equipment maintenance tasks and/or assisting maintenance personnel on equipment repairs
• Cleans and prepares equipment for maintenance
• Ability to use tools and equipment required to perform essential functions of the job
• Proper relief or appropriate communication
• Instructs, trains, and assists other Chemical Operators.
• Efficient management of time and resources to meet production and maintenance scheduled and daily goals
• Performs all other duties as assigned by production management.

REQUIREMENTS

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing setting OR relevant work experience in industrial chemical plant
• Safety training or emergency response experience preferred
• Ability to understand and be able to operate a personal computer and associated software systems
• Ability to manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements
• Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical mobility and agility required, for example climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working off scaffolding, prolonged stooping, stretching, and bending and confined space entry.
• Requires working in a rotating shift environment including weekends and holidays.
• Requires adequate physical strength to preform the essential job tasks (for example: ability to lift 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.)
• Requires working outdoors with frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to prolonged physical activity (for example: 12 hour shifts).
• Sensory facilities needed to safely perform the job duties that allow a person to react to potential or immediate hazardous conditions and to take appropriate action.
• Ability to wear required PPE such as respiratory protection, safety harness, and full protection suit as well as common protective or safety equipment including but not limited to safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection, hearing protection, hard hats, etc

SUMMARY COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: The starting range for this position is $26.73

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.