Packaging Operator

About Livent: Livent powers the things that power our lives. From the revolution in electric vehicle batteries and mobile devices to the strong, lightweight alloys and advanced polymers that take innovation further, we harness lithium technology to help the world move forward—cleaner, healthier and more sustainably.

For nearly eight decades, we’ve been harnessing lithium’s potential to change the energy landscape. We are a pioneer in the lithium industry and have a rich history of breakthrough innovations and industry achievements, including partnering with Sony Corporation to develop the first ever Lithium-ion battery for commercial use.

Today, Livent builds on our heritage and is a global leader in the lithium industry with a differentiated product offering, proven track record and sustainability profile. Our customer portfolio includes some of the most dynamic companies in the world, including Tesla, BMW Group and LG Chem.

Our customers look to us to meet the most demanding technical requirements, drawing upon our strengths in R&D with our advanced engineering capabilities, industry-leading materials science expertise, fully integrated global supply chain, and passion for continuous improvement and excellence.

Together, we work to safely and sustainably convert lithium’s potential into commercial progress, driving not only incremental improvements and also next generation, transformative opportunities.

For customers at the forefront of the once in a generation shift in how the world powers itself – and the fight against climate change – Livent is the lithium technology partner that’s leading the way.

Position Summary: Responsible to operate carbonate conveying or hydroxide packaging equipment to package Lithium hydroxide in bags, drums, and supersacks per customer requirements as defined in Product Standards in support of the Salts Area production and customer delivery needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors processing and auxiliary equipment to predict or detect malfunctions, then either repairs or submits a work order notification for repairs.
• Draws samples and submits samples into QC for finished product testing.
• Updates the computerized Safety Incident Management System (SIMS) database with information related to initiating an Incident\Near Miss or results of an incident investigation.
• Responsible for ensuring proper packaging and labeling per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for inspection and upkeep of safety related equipment and to maintain high standards of housekeeping and orderliness in the packaging department.
• Operates forklift to move material to and from packaging area.
• Responsible for operating forklifts, power tools, and specialized equipment outlined in SOPs in the performance of their assigned tasks.
• Maintains inventory of packaging materials
• Follows all applicable RCRA, SPCC, and Hazmat rules and procedures and instructs others to do the same.
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled safety meetings\huddles to raise safety awareness in work areas.
• Participates in the following safety programs: OIA, HARM, MOC, SIMS, CPAR, and all site work permits.
• Participates in incident investigations identifying root causes and appropriate corrective action to improve safety and environmental performance in areas.
• Participates actively in the plant Hazwoper program.
• Ensures all transactions in SAP are completed through keyboard entry or bar code scanning.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Six-months experience in manufacturing environment
  
  

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Ability to operate multiple job functions in receiving, plant stores, and shipping.
• Uses the computer to accurately enter information and data into Livent business systems (SAP, SIMS, MOC, CPAR, QSA).
• Effective oral and written communication.
• MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Outlook and VMX to communicate all work instructions, order statuses, and job assignments.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Forklift Certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of loading containers/trailers for distributing loads evenly to meet DOT requirements.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks. Packaging operators perform minor maintenance task on equipment used for packaging lithium hydroxide.
  
  

Competencies

• Action oriented
• Customer focus
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Eye for detail
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually from mild to moderate.

Safety Requirements: All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Personal Protective Equipment – Must wear PPE as required based on job duties.

Travel Required: None

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LIVENT employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

LIVENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.