Plant Operator

Koppers Inc.; Hubbell (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a skilled operator to run process equipment per SOPs, monitor variables, sample and adjust processes, and handle loading, packaging, and warehousing of products on site.

Safety and accuracy are emphasized to meet environmental and quality standards. Candidates should have manufacturing experience (6+ months preferred), a solid understanding of mechanical equipment, and ability to use Microsoft Office and DeltaV system.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience and 6+ months of plant experience preferred.
• Must have good understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Must be capable of understanding and using Microsoft Office products and DeltaV system.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment following standard operating procedures and adjust process variables.
• Monitor, collect samples, analyze data, and ensure safe, quality operation.
• Load, unload, package, warehouse finished goods, and prepare shipments.
• Read production plans and coordinate with team members to plan work.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Perform light maintenance and assist maintenance with preventive tasks.
• Record process data, measurements, and observations.
• Follow safety rules and participate in required safety trainings.

Skills

Mechanical equipment

Microsoft Office

Tools

DeltaV system

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for operating process equipment following standard operating procedures. This includes monitoring process variables, collecting samples, performing analysis, making process adjustments, moving, loading, and discharging raw materials; packaging and warehousing products, loading trucks, and keeping various process records.Must follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

• Adhere to the Zero Harm/Zero Waste Culture
• Actively support the Responsible Care efforts for facility
• Follows all safety rules policies, procedures, OSHA regulations
• Secures and reports unsafe conditions
• Attends required safety training
• Start, stop,monitor, and adjust process equipment to ensure safe, quality operation within specified limits
• Packages, labels, warehouses and loads finished goods for shipment
• Reads and follows production plans, planning work in conjunction with other team members
• Operates forklifts, palletjacksand other material handling equipment
• Performs light maintenance work and aids maintenance employees along with completion of operations Preventative Maintenance work orders
• Control oroperatechemical processes or systems of machines, using control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
• Adjust control settings to make necessary changes on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields
• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions
• Inspect operating units, such as towers, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and tomaintainmaximum efficiency
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel or as situations arise
• Draw samples of products/process solutions for quality control tests tomonitorprocessing and to ensure that environmental and quality standards are met
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

• Manufacturing experience and 6+ months of plant experience preferred
• Must have good understanding of mechanical equipment
• Must be capable of understanding and using Microsoft Office productsandDeltaVsystem

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.