Polymer Process Operator II-Night Shift

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• Title:
  
  Polymer Process Operator II
• Schedule:
  
  Team B: 5:45 pm – 6:00 am - Tuesday through Friday
• Ideal Candidates:
  The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment with prior forklift experience.
• Location:
  
  Cherry Hill, NJ (08002)
• Salary Range: $25.00-$26.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, shift differential.

The Reactor Operator receives assignments from Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally. Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group. S/he has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity.

• Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems
• Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.
• May operate PLC control systems
• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
• Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
• Monitor and control temperatures
• Monitor and control rotating equipment
• Monitor and control pressures
• Measure mass
• Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions
• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
• Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
• Collects “in-process” samples for quality control testing
• Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality
• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. with minimal to no supervision
• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. with minimal to no supervision
• Troubleshoots process equipment with minimal to no supervision
• Provides detailed information on problems, observations and action to other technicians, lead technicians, engineers, and the plant manager through written logs, data sheets and /or personal contact.
• Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials
• Safely handles organic peroxides
• Suggests process improvements such as equipment modifications and procedure changes
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
• 2 years’ forklift experience with certification

• Adheres to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping
• Understands and complies with all written…