What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator position at Gpac?
Who is our Chemical Operator?!
Our Chemical Operator shares our culture of problem solving, our belief that empowerment is good for business, our commitment to collaborative leadership, and our willingness to roll our sleeves up. Opportunities for both leadership and independent roles on supportive teams to those who want it in an organization leading in innovation!
Who are we?
We are a leading chemical manufacturer and solution provider, offering customers a broad portfolio of products and services. With a timeless heritage in product development and innovation within multiple industries, we also cater to multiple sectors within those industries solidifying our presence.
What are the perks?
- Highly Competitive Compensation based upon experience
- Full time Hourly / Salary
- Full Benefits: Health Dental Vision
- 401k w/ match
- PTO and Vacation
- Yearly Bonuses of up to 6%
What training and management is provided?
- Supportive Lean Management environment
- Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS)
What qualifies you?
- Chemical Operator experience in reactions/synthesis: 2-5 years minimum (Preferred)
- Math & Mechanical: 1-3 years minimum (Preferred)
- Familiarity with cGMP and ability to learn/practice Safe Quality Food requirements.
- Able to troubleshoot and provide direction for improving operations and processing conditions
- Basic Mathematics
- Operation of electronic batching controls, scale, and computers
- Practice good communication skills: both written and verbal
What experience isn't required but will turn heads?
- You tell us!
What else will you do?
- Operate according to established procedures i.e., DOP's, SOP's, and SOF's
- Fill out and initial batch sheets
- Ability to learn how to operate basic control systems that monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of products.
- Familiarity with chemical hoses and connections, operation of valves, and various styles of pumps. This includes the proper clearing and isolation of this equipment.
- Monitor and make necessary adjustments to control systems or manually operated equipment.
- Ability to learn how to troubleshoot processes to ensure product quality and personal safety, while avoiding environmental problems and unnecessary equipment repairs.
- Ensure the safe and efficient performance of production and project work by following standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
- Accountable for completing all in-process reports and documents associated with job tasks. Responsible for accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Operators must review with the next shift operator the status of all in-process operations. The information must be accurately and clearly communicated to ensure the smooth operation of the plant, to produce quality products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Fork truck driver experience.
- Good math and mechanical aptitude.
- Strong work ethic. Independently motivated to produce results.
- Must have strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment, including the ability to effectively communicate. Be able to share information, resolve issues, give, and receive both positive and negative feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
- Able to work in a hot and cold environment while wearing PPE.
- Excellent work safety history.
What will a future leader do?
- Able to troubleshoot and provide direction for improving operations and processing conditions
- Willing to attend and complete Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) training in order to assist others in learning methods and practices
- Active participation on problem solving teams and able to assist through facilitation and training other operators
- Participation in daily Gemba process walks with the area Lead Operators for the purpose of identifying improvement opportunities that can be immediately implemented
- Teaches and trains others in continuous improvement practices
- Trains other operators in the chemistry of the processes and the critical steps in making good products
- Assists in determining process improvement opportunities
- Works closely with lead operators to initiate positive changes in cycle times
- Acts as a mentor to other operators and instills continuous improvement practices and any other assigned duties
Ready to make that change you've been considering? Reachout to me at Jacob.parish@gogpac.com to schedule a confidential call whether candidate or company.
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