Material Handler

Roehm; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Röhm seeks operators to monitor, control and operate process equipment and plant processes in a safety-focused environment. You will follow procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally sound workplace with a culture of continuous improvement, reporting incidents and maintaining quality.

Responsibilities include fault finding, basic maintenance support, and cross-training for flexibility. This unionized role requires physical capability and evening/night/weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with accuracy.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate process equipment and plant processes.
• Follow safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Identify safety issues and report incidents.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in plant continuous improvement programs.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles as needed.
• Cross-train and perform other operator duties.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

Perform duties required to monitor, control and operate process equipment and plant processes. Perform duties as instructed by supervision. These duties include sampling, field operation, minor maintenance, continuous improvement programs, process safety, personal safety, environmental compliance, and product quality.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Accept responsibility for his or her own safety and health. Observe and report all incidents and unsafe conditions. Perform assigned duties and follow operating procedures to ensure a safe, environmentally sound workplace with a collaborative culture driving continuous improvement. Take an active interest in improving safety, environmental protection and plant processes.

• Monitor, inspect and check assigned areas of responsibility to ensure proper equipment operation and product quality.
• Identify and correct areas or equipment that need to be addressed for safety, cleanliness, process operability or quality.
• Identify and communicate equipment or processes that require maintenance to ensure proper operation and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Participate regularly in all forms of plant continuous improvement programs.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly manner; observe all company safety regulations and work rules.
• Perform prescribed quality control sampling of raw materials, in process materials and/or finished product.
• Troubleshoot or assist other plant personnel in process troubleshooting and correction.
• Cross train and /or be flexible to perform other operator duties as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance duties as directed by supervision.
• Participation in plant required compliance programs.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles required to handle materials.
• These positions will be part of ICWUC: International Chemical Workers Union Council, Local 436-C

This position is part of a bargaining unit. Compensation is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement; the starting rate for this role is $29.67 per hour

Benefits Summary: Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• Detail-oriented with proficiency for accuracy.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Uses reason and logic to solve problems.
• Dependable, collaborative, and works well as part of a team.
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
• Basic math skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Able to lift, use tools, shovel, sweep, load & unload, and carry materials up to 50 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls…. and much more.You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.