Dispersion Operator - RST

TRCC Transport, Inc.; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TRCC Transport, Inc. is hiring a dispersion operator at our RST facility in Dalton, GA to prepare batches of surfactants, polymers, and dispersions from batch tickets. Responsibilities include loading trucks, operating a lift truck, labeling, and ensuring batch sheet accuracy.

You will review batch sheets and SOPs, monitor the process, sample as needed, and keep equipment clean and safe. The role requires on-site work with standard shifts and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in compounding or reactor operations preferred.
• Ability to read batch tickets and SOPs in English.
• Lift truck experience or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work on-site and comply with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate dispersion equipment to produce batches per batch tickets.
• Load trucks and package materials; move raw materials with lift truck.
• Review production schedule, batch sheets, and SOPs before starting each batch.
• Monitor batch process and adjust controls as needed; report deviations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; follow PPE and safety guidelines.

Skills

Lift truck operation

English communication

Basic math

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Batch Sheets handling

Job description

We are currently hiring for a dispersion operator at our RST facility to make batches of surfactants, polymers and dispersions from batch tickets, load trucks, package materials, drive a lift truck as needed to move raw materials and totes around the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
• Proper labeling of drums, bags and super sacks.
• Ensure that quantities are in line with batch ticket.
• Work on a mezzanine that is approximately 12 feet off the ground with safety rail.
• Climb industrial stairs (open in back) with handrail to mezzanine surface.
• Receive and review production schedule from Production Manager at the start of shift.
• Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch.
• Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis.
• Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate.
• Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness.
• Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner.
• Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch.
• Stage raw materials according to specifications.
• Produce Batches.
• Actively monitor batch process via monitors and adjust controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gauges as necessary. Address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner.
• Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention.
• Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process.
• Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality.
• Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPE.
• Report any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner.
• Crosstrain when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits, and approval is received.
• Follow safety protocol and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Job is performed on-site. No remote work offered for the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets
• Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions in English
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively
• Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages
• Must be able to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations
• Must be organized and able to multitask effectively
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely
• Must have initiative and the ability to work in a team-environment
• Lift truck experience or the ability to learn to drive a lift truck

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of previous experience in compounding or reactor operations working in a production manufacturing environment, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, climbing steps, working at heights greater than 15 feet on a mezzanine.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds while lifting, pushing, or pulling.
• Ability to pass a respirator certification and wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment as necessary.
• Work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperatures.
• Work in an environment where there can be unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
• Occasional overtime required as business needs dictate.
• Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.

Pay

• $20.00 to $24.00 per hour based on ability and experience in a related field.

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below):

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time available