Chemical Operator I Job in Milton Keynes

Preform operator duties at the Ashland, Ohio facility.

Responsibilities:

• Must follow all Safety Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Corporate/Plant Policies and Laws always.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Safely operate an industrial lift truck (sit down and stand up).
• Compounding and staging of raw materials.
• Blending of chemicals and powders.
• Charging liquid chemicals and powders to mixers.
• Monitoring mixers during mixing and reaction.
• Use of distributed control systems to control and monitor process.
• Labeling and filling containers with product.
• Take samples of powder and liquids to ensure product quality.
• Stage empty containers.
• Maintain satisfactory housekeeping standards.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Safely handling industrial chemicals using established safe plant procedures and processes.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including chemical suit, respirator, face shield, hard hat, steel toed boots, etc.
• Accurately completing shop floor paperwork in both written and electronic format.
• Use of computerized MRP system.
• Participate in company safety meetings and training.
• Work 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Work frequent overtime (12 hour shifts).

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be safety conscious, reliable, and have a strong work ethic.
• Minimum of one year of hands-on manufacturing experience desired; chemical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate and have good math skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills:

• History of strong attendance and performance.
• Ability to coach and be coached.
• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.
• Experience with computers.
• Ability to work as a member of an integrated team.