Chemical Operator I - 2nd Shift

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc. is seeking a production team member in City of Batavia to follow manufacturing instructions ensuring safe and on-time production and shipment. Responsibilities involve operating equipment, inventory management, and adhering to safety protocols.

The role provides an opportunity for growth in a collaborative culture, competitive benefits including medical and dental options, and a commitment to equality in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production equipment safely.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintaining documentation.
• Strong adherence to safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to ensure quality.
• Prepare and maintain mixing vessels for production.
• Document all batch activities accurately.
• Assist with inventory tracking and counts.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Operating production equipment

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for following manufacturing instructions to perform production and shipping related duties to ensure on‑time production and shipment of product while adhering to high standards of quality, safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment in a manner consistent with training and work instructions to ensure safety and the highest level of product quality.
• Prepare mixing vessels, necessary pumps and hoses for unloading.
• Maintain neat, thorough and correct completion of all batch related documentation.
• Calculate batch yields and respond appropriately.
• Store and stage inventory in assigned areas for batch preparation, further processing and/or shipping.
• Assist in tracking material inventory and performing inventory counts, and make inventory transfers in JDE.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and strictly adhere to all plant safety policies.
• Provide immediate containment, reporting and clean‑up/recovery of spilled material or leaks.
• Operate all types of forklifts and other related motorized vehicles in a safe and proficient manner.
• Hold team members accountable for safety and quality procedures.
• Routinely participate in site safety committee.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints.
• Other duties as assigned; responsibilities may vary by work location.
• Perform the correct execution of activities of the plant following the different processes and instructions and comply with established indications/norms.
• Collect samples of the products to be analyzed in the laboratory.
• Ensure the correct use and maintenance of equipment, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Segregate waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply and comply with safety regulations and instructions.
• Highlight any potential health and safety or accident issues to the Production Supervisor or Manager.
• Promote teamwork, a good atmosphere, and generate added value; provide support in other areas when required.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Benefits

Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory. Paid time off for volunteerism. Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring. Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan. Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S. federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.