Asia Pacific

Chemical Operator, Elevated Temperature Process

Job Location: Asia Pacific

Job Category: Production

Job Schedule: Full Time

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Chemical Operators are cross-trained in areas of the manufacturing process.  The selected candidates will have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display strong attention to detail, be adaptable, have good communication skills and be able to work in a team based environment.

The successful candidate will safely and efficiently operate all equipment necessary to manufacture atmospheric emulsions, reactor batches, solvent-based formulations, pilot batches, and cold-blend products. This position is also responsible for performing quality control testing, product packaging and loading/unloading finished good or raw material bulk tankers when necessary.  This allows the Chemical Operator to effectively “own” the entire manufacturing process, from loading the raw materials to the final approval of finished goods. 

Additionally, Chemical Operators are entrusted to make formula adjustments when necessary based on their testing to provide quality finished goods. Throughout the manufacturing process, the Chemical Operator is trained to react properly to variations in process, equipment failures or condition changes while being trusted to make the necessary changes in approach to ensure success without requiring additional support from management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate with Production Team Leader and Production Manager regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issues

• Operate Bottling Machine in accordance with all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following work orders and verbal directions

• Follow procedures to safely and efficiently operate bottling machine

• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated in procedures and SDS’s

• Maintain clean work areas in accordance with plant housekeeping requirements

• Assist in the establishing procedures as required

• Assist in the prevention of quality problems and the establishment of solutions for existing issues

• Complete required preventive maintenance per PM system requirements

• Correct packaging of finished goods into bottle, pails as directed by instructions found on work orders

• Ensure compliance with established good manufacturing practices

Other

• Ability to work shift

• Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 25kg.

• Drag and stow hoses that can weigh up to 16kg.

• Frequent bending, lifting and ascending/descending stairs and step ladders

• Constant standing during the shift

• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time

• Able to operate forklift safely

• Show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment

• Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

• Live our Values & Behaviors

• Collaborate effectively within a highly matrixed global environment

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe and controlled environment

• Willingness to work in a team based environment

• Ability to think independently and handle tasks from initiation to completion

• Proven ability to follow procedures and handle multiple tasks, effecting a positive outcome

• Ability to adapt to changing demands and to react positively to verbal instructions given

• Use all equipment safely and ensure safe operation of equipment by co-workers

• Desire to work hard and be dependable

• Basic understanding of computers

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude

• Basic knowledge of controls equipment including flow meters, level sensors and pressure sensors

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education and Experience

• “O” level or equivalent

• Two years of chemical operator experience- preferred

• Forklift operation experience- preferred

• Boiler Class 1 or 2 will have advantage

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