Senior Front-End Process Operator – Cincinnati (12-hr)

Emery-Oleochemicals-LL; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery-Oleochemicals-LL in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Operator IV - Front End to operate and monitor production lines, maintain quality, safety, and cleanliness, and document processing statistics. The role supports shift rotations and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

The position emphasizes reading schedules, handling materials, configuring processing controls, and ensuring efficient, safe operation of processing equipment in

Qualifications

• Distillation and/or vacuum experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years experience in manufacturing methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for process production by reading production schedules, drawings, and processing specifications; retrieving materials from inventory; sampling materials; sending samples to laboratory; verifying laboratory acceptance; calculating and measuring materials; checking tanks, vessels, piping, valves, steam traps, pumps, compressors, prime movers, heat exchangers, reactors, separators, mixers, and distillers.
• Establishes production processing specifications by setting and programming processing controls; setting values, pumps, compressors and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitors processing production by operating distributed control systems (DCS); reviewing processing variables; observing control panels and alarms; analyzing operating logs; determining process stability; adjusting and reprogramming controls. Maintains quality production by obtaining and testing process samples; conducting inspections; recommending process improvements.
• Documents process production by logging processing statistics.
• Ensures operation of processing system by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; reporting malfunctioning units;
• Maintains safe and clean processing environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; patrolling unit.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Skills

Distillation

Vacuum experience

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Process improvement

Instrumentation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emery-Oleochemicals-LL in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an Operator IV - Front End to operate and monitor production lines, maintain quality, safety, and cleanliness, and document processing statistics. The role supports shift rotations and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

The position emphasizes reading schedules, handling materials, configuring processing controls, and ensuring efficient, safe operation of processing equipment in