Union Operator

Croda; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Union Operator for its New Castle, DE site. You will produce finished goods to customer specs, operate vessels and equipment, and monitor process conditions while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Requirements include 3+ years as a chemical operator, a high school diploma, basic math/reading skills, forklift training, and safety training. On-site role with an emphasis on safe operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of chemical operator experience.
• Basic math and reading comprehension required.
• Forklift training/licence and safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce finished goods according to customer specifications.
• Operate vessels and equipment following procedures.
• Monitor temperatures and pressures; manage materials and boil outs.
• Sample products and liaise with lab results to adjust batches.
• Record data on batch sheets and packaging products.
• Load/unload materials and operate forklift; conduct equipment maintenance.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment and follow OSHA procedures.

Skills

3+ years chemical operator experience

Basic math skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift training/licence

RCRA/Hazardous Waste Handler

Safety training

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Union Operator to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Produce finished goods according to customer specifications – 80%
• Operate the vessels and equipment following manufacturing procedures
• Monitor temperature and pressure/charge and discharge raw materials/run boil outs
• Sample product by following sampling procedures (take sample to lab, get results, adjust batch as necessary)
• Record basic data on batch sheets
• Package the product
• Handle and locate chemicals – 10%
• Load and unload bulk/packaged materials (raw materials and finished products)
• Drum product & repackage
• Pick raw materials from storage & charge materials
• Operate fork truck
• Conduct equipment maintenance – 10%
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment
• Understand and follow established procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner including emergencies, start-up and shut down and OSHA related issues
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its use. Partner with Operations to safely manage the site maintenance process. Problems are usually complex in nature and require a high degree of troubleshooting skills. Problems can also include an advisory role in emergency situations.

Who We’re Looking For

3+ years chemical operator experience

High school graduate

• Basic math skills (computation) and basic reading comprehension.
• RCRA/Hazardous Waste Handler, Fork truck training and license.
• Safety training preferred.

Don’t meet all the qualifications? We still encourage you to apply! At Croda, we believe diverse perspectives and unique experiences drive innovation and strengthen our team.

Additional Information

This is an on-site position at our New Castle, DE site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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