Chemical Operator

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Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high‑performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value‑added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

The Chemical Operator position is responsible for performing all duties associated with the manufacturing of chemical products at the Greensboro facility. This role will be responsible for batch processing including charging material, processing batches, monitoring and recording data, loading, unloading, and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area and assisting other production areas as needed.

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This is a Night Shift position.

• Performs duties associated with batch processing and overall chemical manufacturing for the Greensboro site
• Ensures workplace safety by practicing and following all site safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Operates chemical equipment which could include but is not limited to reactors, pumps, stills, centrifuges, dryers, and other manufacturing equipment with proficiency
• Properly weighs, measures, blends, and checks liquid and chemical raw material to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities
• Handles disposal of all hazardous waste properly and in accordance with policies to ensure compliance
• Achieves production needs and goals consistently while making efforts to minimize product waste and downtime
• Maintains the cleaning and upkeep of department equipment
• Adheres to all Aurorium Standard Operating Procedures
• Operates forklift to move and stack raw or finished goods
• Maintains detailed records and documents shift information daily
• Performs daily activities independently with minimal supervision while maintaining communication with the PTL and Lead Operator
• Assists in cross‑training team members and co‑workers as needed
• Maintains outstanding housekeeping and 5S
• Observes loading process to ensure accurate completion
• Samples containers and delivers samples to the Quality Lab for testing/analysis
• Performs SAP transactions corresponding to the operating duties executed
• Works indoors and outdoors (potentially extreme temperatures) and with chemicals and chemical waste products, some of which can be hazardous
• Works with a team to organize tasks – rotating job functions and coordinating break times
• Performs additional duties as assigned/required

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem‑solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

• Self‑motivated and ability to work within a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to navigate electronic documents
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs (up to 8 stories)
• Experience wearing required PPE including safety glasses,…