Plant Operator Polyester Morris

Polynt Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 4,507,507 - 5,026,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Polynt Group is seeking an entry-level Chemical Operator to interpret batch tickets, move raw materials with a forklift, and document charges in SAP. You will work in a high-volume environment with heavy PPE requirements and rotating 12-hour shifts in Morris, IL, on-site.

Starting pay ranges from $32.72 to $36.49 per hour, with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) plans. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret batch tickets to identify correct raw materials and quantities.
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE.
• Maintain accuracy when weighing and recording material charges.

Responsibilities

• Read batch tickets to identify materials and quantities.
• Pick raw materials from warehouse and move to staging area using fork truck.
• Weigh and record material charges in documents and SAP.
• Verify picked materials with Reactor Operator.
• Charge base Polyester Resin and raw materials to blend tanks from control room or manually.
• Load finished product into tank trucks, drums, totes and other packaging, while wearing full PPE.
• Perform daily utility rounds and assist with basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Keep work area clean and orderly and participate in Safety Action Committee.

Skills

Batch tickets interpretation

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Tools

SAP

Job description

Polynt is a chemical manufacturing company with global headquarters in Italy and America’s HQ in Carpentersville, IL. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of specialties, intermediates, and composites for the industrial, transportation, and construction markets. Polynt has been active in the production, sales, research and development of organic anhydrides and their derivatives for over 70 years. Visit Polynt.com to learn more about the company.

Benefits

• Medical including PPO, HSA, and FSA.
• Vision, Dental, Long term disability insurance, Company paid short term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition reimbursement, and Company paid life insurance.

Entry Level Chemical Operator Responsibilities

• Read and interpret batch tickets to identify the correct raw materials in the correct quantities.
• Pick raw materials from the warehouse and transport to the staging area via fork truck.
• Accurately weigh and record material charges and times on documents and in database (SAP).
• Verify picked materials are correct in partnership with Reactor Operator.
• Charge base Polyester Resin and raw materials to blend tanks remotely (from control room) and manually to make finished product.
• Loading finished product into tank trucks, drums, totes and other packaging types. While wearing full PPE (Uniform, Tyvek suit, full-face respirator, hardhat, cut resistant gloves + chemical resistant gloves).
• Charging activities are very physical as batch sizes range from 20,000lbs to 100,000lbs and summer temperatures are high.
• Clean area after charge and dispose of used packaging to dumpster.

Daily Job Expectations

• Work safely and follow all policies and procedures.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Check equipment for unsafe unusual conditions and correct or report findings to maintenance.
• Follow all site safety policies and wear appropriate PPE.
• Perform daily utility rounds and aide in basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Ensure that Routine Job Tasks are completed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Continuously focus on teamwork, communication, and doing your best to do a good job.
• Participate on the Safety Action Committee.

This job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using standard required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $32.72 to 36.49 per hour

Additional Employee Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Profit sharing
• Yearly bonus

Schedule

• 12 hour shift rotating

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability To Commute

Morris, IL 60450 (Required)

Work Location: In person