Production Specialist Chemical Operator

JOB TITLE:

Production Specialist

REPORTS TO:

Production Specialist Supervisor/Production Manager SUPERVISES:
NoneDEPARTMENT:
Production

LOCATION:

Riverside/Walnut Grove FacilitiesFLSA STATUS:
Non-ExemptEFFECTIVE DATE:
January 11, 2018

PURPOSE:

The Production Specialist role is to safely convert chemical raw materials into finished goods according to ICT company standards and client specifications.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strive for excellence in all work by focusing on continuous improvement, consistent work practices, and working with other co-workers for the betterment of the company while doing everything well with minimal errors or defects to ensure customer satisfaction and quality standards

Receive and review production schedule from Production Supervisor at the start of shift

Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch

Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis

Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate

Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness

Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner

Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch

Stage raw materials according to specifications

Produce Batches Actively monitor batch process via computer monitor and manually when applicable (controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages) address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner

Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention

Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process

Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality

Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner

Stage packaging, package, label, and place on appropriate pallets, load finished product into trucks

Assist in the training of new hires when applicable

Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards.

Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPEReport any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner

Cross-train when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits and approval is received

Maintain a good team-working relationship with supervisor and co-workers

Maintain updated and accurate knowledge of procedures, programs, processes and follow as written

Complete all on-line and classroom training assigned in a timely manner

All other duties as assigned based on the needs of the business

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

HS/GED Minimum of 6 months to 1 year experience working in a production manufacturing environment

Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets

Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions

Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively

Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages

Must be able to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations

Must be organized and able to multitask effectively

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely

Must have initiative and the ability to work in a team-environment

Must have the ability to see closely and at distances, have good depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to see color clearly PREFERRED:

Chemical or Chemistry experience a plus Forklift operation experiencedEXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Occasional interaction when visitors and clients are touring facilityINTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Regular interaction with other departments, including but not limited to QA, Maintenance, R&D, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, and HRPHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USE:

Occasional standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Regular walking, use of hands, reaching with arms and bending over

Use of small hand tools, drills, hammers, wrenches

Uses of baggers, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, chillers, industrial dryers

Operating forklift

Use of general office equipment, computer keyboard, printer, copier

Frequent climbing, speaking and hearing

Occasional lifting of 50-75lbsChemical suits and gloves worn when necessary

Respirators and face shields worn when necessary, appropriate facial grooming required to ensure effectiveness

Safety glasses and safety shoes worn at all times

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General warehouse environment, occasional wet or humid conditions, frequent outdoor conditions

Working near moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes and toxic chemicals

Moderate to loud…