Process Operator

Economy Polymers & Chemicals; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Economy Polymers & Chemicals in Port Lavaca, TX seeks a plant operator to run plant equipment, maximize production quantity and quality, and support company goals. You will operate machinery per instructions, clean and maintain the work area, monitor and record process functions, feed raw material to semi-automated machines, and collect samples for lab testing while adhering to safety protocols.

A high school diploma or technical degree is required; forklift experience is preferred; ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical degree required.
• Experience using a forklift preferred.
• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.
• Monitor, control, and record process functions.
• Feed raw material to semi-automated machines.
• Perform quality control procedures, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures and report issues to supervisor.
• Collect product samples for lab testing.
• Comply with all safety and health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating Equipment

Safety Focus

Accountability

Results Focus

Reading Comprehension

Physical stamina

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Degree

Tools

Forklift Experience

Job description

General Responsibility and Function:

Responsible for the operation of the plant equipment, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.

Duties:

• Operate machinery and equipment according to instructions.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.
• Monitor, control, and record process functions.
• Feed raw material to semi-automated machines.
• Perform quality control procedures, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures and report issues to supervisor.
• Collect product samples for lab testing.
• Comply will all safety and health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Operating Equipment: Uses tools, machines, and/or vehicles to complete the assigned work.
• Safety Focus: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Accountability & Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Results Focus: Focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them in order to get the job done.
• Reading Comprehension: Grasps the meaning of written information and applies it to work situations.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or Technical degree required.
• Combination of additional education and experience.
• Experience using a forklift is preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to wear safety equipment, including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and similar equipment.
• Comfortable in a variety of weather conditions, including rain/snow and heat/cold.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment with noise/vibration, fumes or moving mechanical parts.
• This role involves standing/walking for up to 100% of the day and climbing/crouching/crawling/stooping/reaching with hands and arms up to 25% of the workday.

By applying for this position, you understand and agree that this organization may conduct a background check and/or drug screening as part of the hiring process. You will be provided with a separate disclosure and authorization form for these checks. Failure to consent to these screenings may result in disqualification from further consideration for employment.

This is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. To maintain compliance with regulatory authorities and ensure a safe working environment, the organization conducts random drug and alcohol testing. All employees are expected to comply with this policy as a condition of employment.

Please note: This job opening is not open to staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Unsolicited inquiries or candidate submissions from agencies will not be considered or responded to.