LSS Chemical Operator

Cooper River Partners; Goose Creek (SC); In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cooper River Partners is seeking a LSS Chemical Operator in Goose Creek, SC. You will work rotating 12-hour shifts, support operations with a two-person team, monitor equipment, and adhere to safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include process control, data recording, and maintaining a clean, compliant plant. A High School Diploma and forklift operation credentials are preferred, with OSHA and ISO awareness emphasized.

Competenze

• Basic understanding of mechanical processes, process flows, and electrical circuits.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Process improvement oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams.
• Familiarity with regulations and safety requirements in an industrial setting.

Mansioni

• Works on a team of two: a batch operator and a field operator; interacts with maintenance workers, contract employees, and supervisors.
• Ensures all equipment is well-maintained and runs safely and efficiently.
• Monitors operation of systems, records data, adjusts controls, and reports maintenance needs.
• Performs tasks such as cleaning filters, charging vessels, and transferring product.
• Maintains clean work areas and implements continuous improvement to optimize equipment performance.
• Directs daily workflows and coordinates tasks with maintenance teams and contractors to ensure safety.

Conoscenze

Mechanical basics

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Process improvement

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Industrial safety

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Forklift operation

Descrizione del lavoro

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LSS Chemical Operator

Goose Creek, SC, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $38.00 Hourly

About Cooper River Partners (CRP):

Cooper River Partners (CRP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacolet Milliken, LLC, and is the owner and operator of Bushy Park, a multi-tenant industrial park. The site is located on Bushy Park Road in Goose Creek, South Carolina. CRP provides industrial services, such as steam water compressed air, rail services, security, and emergency response to the nine tenant companies on site. CRP’s vision is “Always Safe, Always Reliable, Always Growing, and Exceeding Expectations”. CRP’s core values include Honesty/Integrity, Safety, Quality, Responsibility, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, and Commitment.

Cooper River Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Reports to:

LSS Manager

Job Type:

Full-time Non-exempt

Schedule:

• Work hours will be rotating 12-hour shift of 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm to 6:30am with 36 hours worked in week one and 48 hours in week two.
• Rotating shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On occasion, may work outside these hours for call-in, training, and to support operational needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works on a team of two: a batch operator and a field operator; which regularly interacts with maintenance workers, contract employees, technical and professional employees, and department supervisors.
• Ensures all equipment is well-maintained and runs safely and efficiently.
• Monitors the operation of systems and equipment, records data, adjusts process controls as required; and, identifies, reports, and tracks maintenance needs through the work order process.
• Completes repeated process tasks such as cleaning filters, charging vessels, and transferring product.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner and implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and appearance.
• Monitors, directs, and manages daily personnel workflows within the plan, including issuing work permits and coordinating tasks with maintenance teams, mechanics, and external contractors to ensure compliance with operational procedures and maintain plant safety.
• Operates front-end loader for raw materials handling and forklift for process waste disposal.
• Manipulates plant parameters and controls equipment operation using a distributed control system.
• Performs equipment isolation and energy control (de-energization) using lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and issues safe work permits to ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
• Assists the supervisor with documenting and training requirements, SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, and benchmarking activities.
• Utilizes chemical testing equipment to ensure product quality is within specification.
• Conducts routine safety, environmental, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance inspections; documents findings/activities; and ensures preventative maintenance programs are maintained.
• Participates in safety audits and site safety process activities to ensure regulations and standards are met or exceeded, including job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Performs limited process waste management activities such as waste movement and labeling.
• Performs limited maintenance operations with and without support from maintenance personnel.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and safety procedures, including ISO standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SC DES).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works on a team of two: a batch operator and a field operator; which regularly interacts with maintenance workers, contract employees, technical and professional employees, and department supervisors.
• Ensures all equipment is well-maintained and runs safely and efficiently.
• Monitors the operation of systems and equipment, records data, adjusts process controls as required; and, identifies, reports, and tracks maintenance needs through the work order process.
• Completes repeated process tasks such as cleaning filters, charging vessels, and transferring product.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly manner and implements continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment performance and appearance.
• Monitors, directs, and manages daily personnel workflows within the plan, including issuing work permits and coordinating tasks with maintenance teams, mechanics, and external contractors to ensure compliance with operational procedures and maintain plant safety.
• Operates front-end loader for raw materials handling and forklift for process waste disposal.
• Manipulates plant parameters and controls equipment operation using a distributed control system.
• Performs equipment isolation and energy control (de-energization) using lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and issues safe work permits to ensure maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
• Assists the supervisor with documenting and training requirements, SOPs, preventative maintenance programs, and benchmarking activities.
• Utilizes chemical testing equipment to ensure product quality is within specification.
• Conducts routine safety, environmental, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance inspections; documents findings/activities; and ensures preventative maintenance programs are maintained.
• Participates in safety audits and site safety process activities to ensure regulations and standards are met or exceeded, including job safety analyses (JSAs).
• Performs limited process waste management activities such as waste movement and labeling.
• Performs limited maintenance operations with and without support from maintenance personnel.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and safety procedures, including ISO standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), South Carolina Department of Public Health (SC DPH) and South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SC DES).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills:

• Basic understanding of mechanical processes, process flows, and electrical circuits.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Process improvement oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams.
• Familiarity with regulations and safety requirements in an industrial setting.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree and/or certificate in industrial work skills such as industrial maintenance, automated technology, welding, etc. is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

2 years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance or operations is required; 5 years of chemical production operations and certification in forklift or other heavy equipment is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

Possess close visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts; acuity to operate machines and determine accuracy; ability to maintain balance; stand for sustained periods; walk; perform fingering such as picking; grasp objects; talk; hear effectively; make repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers; and, exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally, 20lbs frequently and/or 10lbs constantly.

Working Conditions:

Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; temperature levels below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for more than one hour; noise levels where one may need to shout to be heard; vibrations; hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, and working in high places; exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, oils, and other cutting fluids; and, requires wearing a respirator.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Pay:

$23.00 - $38.00/hour, based on education, skills, and experience

Bonus:

5%, based on company and personal performance