Chemical Operator - Rotating Shifts

Teknor Apex Company; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex is seeking a Plant Operator for the Brownsville, TN facility. Responsibilities include reading logbooks, scheduling daily operations, and following supervisor directions.

You will charge batches accurately, produce to quality standards, and ensure product purity during changeovers. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret written procedures and instructions.
• Perform basic arithmetic to ensure batch accuracy.
• Must complete operator proficiency test before transfer.

Responsibilities

• Read logbooks and schedule daily operations.
• Follow directions from Supervisors and Managers.
• Charge batches correctly and efficiently.
• Produce product to required quality standards and on time.
• Maintain up-to-date SPC data as required.
• Ensure product filtration and purity when changing products.
• Follow plant safety procedures and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Reading procedures

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Teknor Apex | TN Plant
751 Dupree Street
Brownsville, TN 38012, USA

Description

Responsibilities:

• Read logbook and schedule daily.
• Accept direction from Supervisor, as well as Managers.
• Follow valve-locking procedures.
• Responsible for charging batches correctly and efficiently.
• Responsible for making product to required quality standards and doing so on a timely basis.
• Keep SPC data up-to-date as required.
• Responsible for product filtration.
• Responsible for product purity when changing products.

General:

• The Operator must not leave the plant until relieved by the next shift Operator or approval given by the Plant Manager.
• Responsible for housekeeping of work area.
• Must follow appropriate plant safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the Managers.
• Correctly and completely fill out batch sheet for each batch.

Quality:

• Responsible for quality within the reactor portion of process, including:
• Prevention of product contamination.
• Reproducible sampling.
• Correct information on documentation related to the job.

Skill/Education Requirements:

• Comprehend written procedures and instructions.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide as required to perform job.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must complete written operator’s proficiency test for evaluation purposes before transferring to this job (effective 01/93).

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders and stairs to reach tops of tanks, trucks and rail cars.
• Able to handle 55-gallon drums (550 lbs.) with hand drum moving equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Handle 50 lb. bags of material.
• Able to wear required safety equipment.
• Able to move 2000 lb. “Super Sacks” by rolling on overhead hoist or with pallet jack.

Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex.

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