Wet End Operations Lead — Backup, Startups & Training

ADP, Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Florence, KY is seeking a Wet End Lead Extra for full-time, on-site duties in the chemical production team.

You will back up the Wet End Group Lead, assist in startups and shutdowns, and cover for other Wet End roles as needed. The role requires strict safety certifications, ability to work with resins and solvents, and strong math and measurement skills to determine formulation quantities and run efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Internal certifications required for polymerization room operation and safety.
• Competence with forklifts, overhead cranes, and trash compactors.
• Ability to read scales and tape measures, decimal and fraction.
• Proficiency with Excel and KBM for data recording and analysis.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and hazardous waste regulations (RCRA).
• Ability to perform mix calculations and determine component quantities.
• Certifications as Wet End Operator, Wet End Utility Operator, and Resin Mixer.

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping of the Raw Material Warehouse and production lines.
• Assist Group Lead with line setup and optimization based on history.
• Troubleshoot upset conditions with maintenance and production teams.
• Ensure Wet End personnel can perform duties; remove barriers with supervisor help.
• Train all new Wet End personnel.
• Stand in for Wet End Group Lead when absent.
• Fill in for other Wet End positions to cover absences.
• Assist in startups, shutdowns, and changeovers efficiently.
• Set up production lines for next scheduled production run.

Skills

Polymerization Room operation

Forklift safety

Overhead crane safety

Trash compactor safety

Hand tools safety

Measurement in pounds/grams

Tape measure reading

Line equipment control

Microsoft Excel

KBM

Chemical safety

Basic math

Mix formulation calculations

RCRA regulations

Wet End Operator certification

Wet End Utility Operator certification

Resin Mixer certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

KBM

Line equipment control

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Florence, KY is seeking a Wet End Lead Extra for full-time, on-site duties in the chemical production team.

You will back up the Wet End Group Lead, assist in startups and shutdowns, and cover for other Wet End roles as needed. The role requires strict safety certifications, ability to work with resins and solvents, and strong math and measurement skills to determine formulation quantities and run efficiencies.