Chemical Plant Operator Job

The Arkema Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Production Technician to support the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of specialty resins. You will work 12-hour shifts (3 on, 3 off) with day or night options and start at $26 per hour with a 4% potential bonus.

Responsibilities include loading reactors, monitoring batch processes, operating forklifts, ensuring safety, and maintaining housekeeping. The role requires teamwork, adherence to procedures, and readiness for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-conscious, highly motivated team player who is able to work independently.
• Must be able to climb ladders, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs and wear PPE including full face air purifying respirator.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load reactors with raw materials and monitor batch process parameters.
• Follow operating procedures for job tasks.
• Operate forklift to move materials around the plant.
• Performs tasks assigned to operations (raw material charges, equipment preparation, process samples, etc).
• Participate in daily safety and shift planning meetings.
• Support other Production Team members as needed, if properly trained for the task.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow procedures

Hazard recognition

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Pay: Starting at $26/hour, with 4% Potential Bonus

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (3 days on, 3 days off) from 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am (either day or night shift available) .

S ITUATION IN ORGANIZATION:

Position reports directly to the Grand Rapids Production Manger.

JOB DIMENSIONS

This job is responsible for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of specialty chemical resins. Batch manufacturing includes charging raw materials, processing batches, monitoring and recording key process parameters, and troubleshooting. Other Technician responsibilities include: loading, unloading, cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed, and overall plant Housekeeping.

K EY A CTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Operations-65%

• Kettle responsibilities include: loading reactors with raw materials, monitoring and troubleshooting batch process parameters, performing in process and final product Quality testing.
• Follow operating procedures for job tasks
• Operate forklift to move materials around the plant
• Performs tasks assigned to operations (raw material charges, equipment preparation, process samples, etc).

Daily communications-10%

• Meetings-Safety, Shift Change, Shift planning
• Coordinate daily activities with and report any issues to the Production Team Lead
• Maintain proper housekeeping practices in the production area.
• Routine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail, complete online training and other tasks as assigned.
• Support other Production Team members as needed, if properly trained for the task

Health Environmental Safety Quality (HSEQ) -15%

• Complete required Training assignments on-time: computer based, instructor led, and on the job
• Follow HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Proper handling/disposal of hazardous waste materials
• Follows safety procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
• As required, participate in Root Cause Investigations.
  • Understand and execute Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process.
  • Participate in HSEQ activities provided by site management.
• Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment and control systems.
• Performstroubleshooting of process equipment and systems to resolve process deviations and problems.
• Uses plant knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance.
• Helps troubleshoot plant and customer problems.
• Contributes to value creation by continuous improvement of procedures, the operations work processes and related tools and performance metrics.
• All other duties as assigned.

C CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

( INCLUDE % TRAVEL , IF APPLICABLE ; THREE HES REFERENCES BELOW ARE REQUIRED ON ALL DESCRIPTIONS ; SITE MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL HES REFERENCES ; FOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS REFER TO THE JOB D EMAND FORM FOR THIS ROLE )

• This position will be based in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
• Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements of Arkema/CS.
• Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.
• Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions
• Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor; report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor. Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incident

R EQUIRED E DUCATION /Q UALIFICATIONS /W ORK EXPERIENCE

• Must have a high school diploma/GED
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be a safety-conscious, highly motivated team player who is able to work independently
• Must be able to climb ladders, work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50lbs and wear PPE including full face air purifying respirator
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed

DEMONSTRATED C OMPETENCIES

• Effectively communicate in a team environment
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to follow and improve procedures
• Hazard recognition/awareness
• Assist to resolve problems

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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