Plant Operator (ITC)

TIB Chemicals; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TIB Chemicals is seeking an ITC Plant Operator to join our Harmar, PA facility. The role supports production teams, operates equipment, and promotes safety in a manufacturing setting. It involves four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday and adherence to ISO/DOT guidelines.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift heavy loads. Prior industrial experience and forklift certification are preferred, with opportunities to grow within our two plant and two office

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to work overtime/shifts.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 lbs.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• DOT training or chemical production experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Train on and operate equipment as needed by TIB, including SS Unloader, flexicon feeder, etc.
• Assist production with packaging, material handling and housekeeping.
• Suggest process and manufacturing improvements.
• Operate forklift trucks effectively.
• Follow procedures to make products according to work instructions.
• Maintain clean, labeled packaging and a safe work area.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Greetings and welcome to TIB! We are thrilled to have you here to learn more about our company. As you may have seen on our website, https://tib-chemicals.com we are a specialty chemical manufacturing company that supplies innovative solutions and products used across numerous markets and applications. With over 55 years of experience manufacturing a wide range of consistently high-quality standard and specialty chemical products, our goal is to provide increased value to our customers while helping them deliver next-generation products. Our dedicated R&D team is passionate about creating environmentally-friendly products. At TIB, quality is at the forefront of everything we do. Each department and every employee is committed to maintaining our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, as well as our EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating. What does this mean for you? When you join TIB, you become a valued member of our family. Despite servicing fortune 500 manufacturers around the world, we are a small but mighty company with approximately 55 employees occupying two plant locations and two office locations. We pride ourselves on working alongside colleagues who possess integrity, intelligence, a positive attitude, and initiative. We live by our philosophy of ABL (Always Be Learning) and ABT (Always Be Teaching). As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. If you are searching for a company culture that values your contributions and the difference you make to the team,

Req Number MAN-26-00007

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Manufacturing

Location UPARC

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Title

ITC Plant Operator

Reports To

ITC Production Supervisor

Job Status

Full Time, Non-Exempt

EEO Category

7

Location

Harmar,PA facility - 2120 William Pitt Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Supervisory Experience

This position has no direct reports

Function

• To assist the production team with productivity, packaging, and shipping
• To promote safety in the workforce according to the guidelines and regulations enforced at TIB
• To continue to evaluate and improve manufacturing techniques in the most economical and cost-effective way without sacrificing product quality

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Train on and operate equipment as needed by TIB. This includes but not limited to SS Unloader, flexicon feeder, hatch charge, floor scales, filter process shrink wrapper, etc.
• Apply cooperative attitude and support during day-to-day operations in the form of multitasking including but not limited to assisting with production and packaging of material, plant housekeeping, and off-loading of trucks
• Offer suggestions for process and manufacturing improvements
• Operating forklift trucks effectively
• Follow written procedures and assist in making products according to provided work instructions
• Ensure that product and packages are clean and properly labeled
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following safety rules, wearing PPE when appropriate, and proactively identifying hazards
• Capacity to work safely, efficiently and with minimum supervision, once objectives are identified
• Willingness to follow various government policies, procedures and guidelines as deemed by the Company. (e.g., ISO, DOT, Employee Handbook, etc.)
• Is accountable and has the ability to work as a team member amongst all levels of TIB. (e.g., ability to build a healthy rapport with direct reports, coworkers, etc. Show respect always and benevolence where necessary, etc.)
• Willingness to ABL (always be learning) and/or ABT (always be teaching)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor / management

Work Environment

• This job operates in an Industrial setting. This role routinely uses manufacturing equipment such as tanks, dryers, centrifuges, pumps, valves, piping, hoists, ladders, filters, and hand tools. This role occasionally uses standard equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Equipment Operated

• Valves, Pumps, Centrifuges, Dryers, Hand Tools, Fork Trucks, Scales, and other equipment on occasion

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position, and hours of work are 4 (10hr) shifts, with the days being Monday through Thursday

Travel

• This position does not require travel

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• Willingness to work overtime/shifts.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• D.O.T. Training Chemical production experience.
• Certified fork truck operator or experience operating a fork truck.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.