Production Operator PE - Rotating Night Shift - Sign on bonus included Job

Situation in Organization

Reports directly to the Department Production Supervisor. Reports indirectly to the Department Lead Operator and/or Shift Lead Operator.

Job Dimensions

• Responsible for the safe operation of manufacturing equipment to produce high performance chemical adhesives.

• Perform in-process laboratory testing to satisfy intermediate and finished product requirements.

• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Activities

• Operates all equipment within your respective department, (such as pressure vessels, Mixers, Blenders, Extruders, Coaters etc.)

• Follow proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous material.

• Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks as required.

• Responsible for accurate batch sheet administration and retain sample collection.

• Assist in updating documentation as required.

• Assist in other areas in Manufacturing, as needed and trained.

• Conduct cycle counts, as required.

• Operates fork truck and material handling equipment.

• Fills out maintenance Work Orders in the event of foreseen mechanical problems.

• Responsible for incident reporting and communications.

• Use of computer for batch processing, data entry and training

Context and Environment

• Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.

• Works collaboratively with fellow department employees to solve problems and to ensure quality products are produced.

• Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required

• Works with minimal supervision.

Accountabilities

• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.

• Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures to manufacture quality products

• Maintains good housekeeping practices.

• Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety

• Document all activities in batch sheet and/or batch run sheet to document and communicate progress

• Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues

• Responsiveness to internal departments and customers along with problem solving and learning

• Operators are responsible for data entry in systems tracking plant measurables

• Responsible for completion of assigned daily tasks

Qualifications / Experience Required

• High school diploma or higher education preferred.

• Demonstrates a good Safe work practice and involvement in Safety programs.

• Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.

• Committed to concepts of Operator driven in-plant lab testing, Autonomous & Preventive maintenance, Problem Solving on the Shop Floor, 5S, etc.

• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

• Experienced in working within a team environment.

• Adaptable to change and can lead change

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Good Leadership skills

Company Description:

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €8.7 billion ($9.7 billion) in 2019, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.