Operator (D) Nights

IP Corporation; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma is seeking a dedicated Operator Trainee to perform essential tasks in a chemical plant environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be capable of operating a forklift, managing resins, and following safety protocols. Training is provided to ensure adherence to company procedures and promote a safe working environment. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to punctuality and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Capable of operating machinery and forklifts safely.
• Able to lift heavy materials and climb as required.
• Strong ability to follow safety protocols and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and manage materials within the plant.
• Fill drums with resins and move them to storage.
• Understand and apply safety procedures for hazardous materials.

Skills

Learning duties in a chemical plant environment

Forklift operation

Ability to fill drums with resin

Physical capability to lift 50 pounds

Reading and understanding instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Monday - Thursday nights, 7:00pm - 7:15 am

Performs all duties in an efficient manner to ensure all resins are compounded/produced to meet customer needs. Follows all procedures as applicable. Promotes safety and Total Quality Management. On-the-job training is provided.

Major Areas of Accountability

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Must be capable of learning the duties of a worker in a chemical plant environment
• Must be capable of operating a forklift, filling drums with resin to the exact weights, loading chemicals into reactors and making small batches.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, drive a forklift, climb, and walk

Essential Functions

• Must be capable of operating a forklift inside and outside of the plant moving drums and pallets of raw materials safely.
• The movement of these materials will require an exchange of verbal information with another employee several floors below.
• Must be capable of filling drums of finished materials and moving these drums from the filling location to the warehouse.
• Must be capable of reading and understanding written instructions for labeling and stencils on drums.
• Must be capable of hearing a variety of warnings such as the fire alarm, kettle high temperature alarm, forklift horns, thermal oxidizer alarms, etc.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator for completing tasks where dusts or other hazards are present.
• General and extensive housekeeping.
• Receives training for operator trainee tasks.
• Must be able to learn and demonstrate understanding of policies and procedures for hazardous waste accumulation, container labeling and marking, container storage, recycling and waste minimization, and emergency response roles in the facility Contingency Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Punctuality and regularity of attendance are job requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Company complies with all disability laws. Be aware, however, that “an Employer never has to reallocate essential job functions as reasonable accommodation but can do so if it wishes.” The Company reserves the right.

INTERPLASTIC CORPORATIONis the leading manufacturer of unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and specialty resins, gel coats, colorants and putties under the CoREZYN® and Silmar® brand names for the composites, cast polymer, and solid surface industries. As a pioneer of cutting edge technology, we grow to meet the needs of the composites industry. In addition, all of our manufacturing facilities and research and development laboratories are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.