Chemical Operator Job

The Arkema Group; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group in Mobile, AL, seeks a Chemical Operator to produce chemicals using diverse technologies in a safe, compliant plant environment. You will follow predefined recipes and procedures, report data, and participate in team-based troubleshooting to improve efficiency and safety on the line.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of manufacturing experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• A high School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of work experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Microsoft; manufacturing applications a plus.
• Self motivation and ability to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision.
• Troubleshooting.
• Ability to accurately report information both manually and using the computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform all required field duties to ensure proper production.
• Pulls samples for testing in QC lab and makes decisions on test results.
• Understand and may use DCS to control production process.
• Correctly control various types of equipment and troubleshoot problems within the work area.
• Walk the line when required to prevent spills.
• Move materials using forklift or other.
• Package and label finished or intermediate goods accurately as required.
• Complete cleaning procedures as directed.
• Complete all reporting accurately.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Reporting and documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

DCS

Job description

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The Chemical Operator will be producing chemical using different technologies employed at the Mobile plant. Trouble shooting to correct problems within their work area is critical. The jobholder will use predefined processes and follow procedures to produce quality products. The operator works as part of a team that requires good communication skills and the ability to work well with others to solve problems and reduce production time safely. All job functions must be conducted using all safety and environmental procedures and systems. Accurate reporting and manual data entries is critical. This is a shift position with night and weekend work required. The job is located in a chemical plant with all the inherent safety and environmental risks required. Activities may include:

• Safely perform all required field duties to ensure proper production:
  • Follow recipes, processes, procedures to effectively and efficiently produce product.
  • Pulls samples for testing in QC lab and makes decisions on test results.
  • Understand and may use DCS to control production process
  • Correctly control various types of equipment and troubleshoot problems within the work area
  • Walk the line when required to prevent spills
  • Move materials using fork truck or other
  • Package and label finished or intermediate goods accurately as required
  • Complete cleaning procedures as directed
  • Complete all reporting accurately
  • Complete all paperwork accurately and timely
• HESQ Responsibilities
  • Comply with HSEQ policy and all legal and internal requirements
  • Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions and policies
  • Review work area for potential losses and report hazards to supervisor
  • Roport incidents, accidents and near misses to supervisor
  • Participate in safety events and programs as offered
  • Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements
  • Understand and execute Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events

The successful candidate will have:

• A high School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of work experience, preferable in a manufacturing environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience with Microsoft; manufacturing applications a plus
• Self motivation and ability to perform multiple tasks at once with minimum supervision
• Troubleshooting
• Ability to accurately report information both manually and using the computer
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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