Grease Operator

LANXESS; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS in East Hanover seeks a grease operator responsible for blending finished fluid products and managing the production of specialty lubricants and grease. The role involves handling chemicals, packaging products, and performing quality checks.

Candidates must have over 4 years of relevant experience and possess a high school diploma. This position offers a second shift schedule and requires commitment to safety and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a chemical plant or similar handling chemicals and batch operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions.
• Clear communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Blend finished fluid products and perform related tasks in grease production.
• Handle and weigh chemical raw materials.
• Perform blending of batch operations according to instructions.

Skills

Chemical handling

Batch operations

Basic mathematics

Communication in English

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalence

Job description

Job Overview

This position is responsible for blending finished fluid product and performing all other tasks and activities associated with the product in our grease production area. Job responsibilities include handling chemicals involved in the manufacture of specialty lubricants and grease, and packaging products both manually and on specialized packaging equipment. The grease operator routinely transfers raw materials and products and must ensure the correct material is transferred to the correct destination as a core responsibility of the role. The grease operator performs calculations as required to determine batch and tank contents and quantities transferred, as well as other batch related calculations. The grease must follow detailed batch instructions which include precisely weighing and adding raw materials as part of making blending batches. The grease operator operates equipment ranging from ambient conditions to conditions of high temperature and pressure.

Job Highlights

• Follow Standard Operation Procedure
• Offload and Unload bulk chemicals
• Handle and weigh chemical raw materials as required
• Transfer chemicals as required
• Perform blending of batch operations
• Fill out required paperwork
• Perform in-process quality checks and testing as required
• Continually strive to learn and improve
• Perform lock out tag out on equipment per procedure/guidance
• Perform regular inspections as required to maintain compliance
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control checks
• Transfer of materials, material sampling
• Monitor and record process data as required
• Proactively respond safely and quickly to process abnormalities
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Packaging products in various containers as needed
• Perform necessary tasks to maintain inventory of materials (cycle counts, SAP transaction, tank gauging, calculating tank quantities and transfers, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience / Skills

• 4+ years prior Chemical plant or similar experience handling chemicals and batch operations in a chemical industrial environment required
• Prior experience of blending chemicals and bulk chemical handling strongly preferred
• Previous experience with process controls and process control systems such as PLCs, DCS systems, single loop controllers preferred
• Must be minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalence required
• Clear and comprehensive communication in English (written/verbal) required
• Basic mathematics and numeracy skills required
• Qualified forklift operator required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Committed to safety & organizational goals
• Self‑motivated with good work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for continuous periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in a hot, humid, noisy and high‑volume machine production area
• Ability to climb ladders and platforms (such as on storage tanks and railcars)
• Ability and willingness to work safely and wear PPE as required
• This position is 2nd shift, Monday thru Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Location: East Hanover

Employee Type

Regular

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

• LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.