Production Operator

OXERRA Americas; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxerra Americas is seeking a Plant Operator to support safe, compliant operation of assigned process areas in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will operate and field-check process equipment, monitor conditions, perform routine tasks, troubleshoot deviations, participate in root-cause investigations, and help with data recording and inventory control.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of chemical manufacturing experience; forklift operation is preferred and

Qualifications

• English language skills preferred (read, write, speak).
• Team environment experience preferred.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.
• Strong work ethic and productivity in a team.
• Willingness to learn operating both manual and automated equipment.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Perform routine operations per a standard task list.
• Troubleshoot deviations and problems.
• Initiate root cause investigations when required.
• Participate in crisis response activities.
• Record data accurately including materials and inventories.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Technical problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Always ensure full compliance with Oxerra and local site EHS and Business Conduct Policies, Guidelines and Rules.
• Ensure that operating discipline principles, procedures, and practices are followed, to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• Initiate and participate in root cause investigations as required.
• Perform crisis response activities.
• Use process knowledge and skill to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
• Use measurements and tools in the plant to run at optimum conditions.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
• Complete process data recording including raw material and finished goods inventories, in an accurate, timely and legible manner.

Description

• Always ensure full compliance with Oxerra and local site EHS and Business Conduct Policies, Guidelines and Rules.
• Ensure that operating discipline principles, procedures, and practices are followed, to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
• Operate and field check process equipment.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• Initiate and participate in root cause investigations as required.
• Perform crisis response activities.
• Use process knowledge and skill to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
• Use measurements and tools in the plant to run at optimum conditions.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
• Complete process data recording including raw material and finished goods inventories, in an accurate, timely and legible manner.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, write, and read English preferably.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ensure a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
• Have good technical skills to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated equipment.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve technical problems.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment is preferred.