Chemical Operator - Rotating Shifts

Teknor Apex; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex in Brownsville, TN seeks an Operator to manage reactor and plant tasks. You will read logbooks, take direction from supervision, follow safety procedures, and ensure product quality and timely production.

Responsibilities include charging batches, maintaining batch quality, keeping SPC data current, and completing batch sheets accurately while maintaining clean, safe work areas outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Comprehend written procedures and instructions.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide as required to perform job.
• Must complete written operator's proficiency test for evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Read logbook and schedule daily.
• Accept direction from Supervisor and Managers.
• Follow valve-locking procedures.
• Charge batches correctly and efficiently.
• Produce product to required quality standards and on time.
• Keep SPC data up-to-date as required.
• Responsible for product filtration and purity when changing products.
• Correctly fill out batch sheets for each batch.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Comprehend procedures

Basic arithmetic

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities:

Plant Operations:

• 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.