Melamine Bagger – Operator Trainee

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Regular Full-Time Waggaman, LA, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition

The Melamine Bagger – Operator Trainee is an entry-level position into Operations and Manufacturing at our site. This role is responsible for learning and performing the safe operation of the Melamine product bagging operation and associated equipment. The position will receive departmental training and develop the skills necessary to safely operate packaging, conveying, and material-handling equipment.

• Operate the Melamine product packing lines and solids conveying equipment in a safe, environmentally responsible manner.
• Follow operating procedures and work instructions to maintain optimal packaging performance.
• Monitor packaging equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect packaged product and packaging materials for quality and proper preparation.
• Operate a forklift within designated areas.
• Safely load, stack, move, and stage packaged product and materials.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate equipment or operating issues to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required departmental training and obtain applicable certifications.

• Ability to learn and follow detailed operating procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision.
• Ability to recognize and report abnormal operating conditions.

• Must be able to work in a chemical manufacturing environment and work a rotating shift schedule of 12 hours.
• Must be able to work an occasional required 18 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift and stack 50lb packaged Melamine units.
• Must be cleanly shaven.
• Must be able to wear required company-issued work attire and PPE, including steel-toe boots, full-length pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.
• Must hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or meet the qualifications to obtain one. The Company will pay the applicable TWIC application fee for candidates hired into the position. More information at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic

• Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology (PTEC) Degree

Minimum

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent.

• This position follows a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, alternating between night shifts (5:00 PM–5:00 AM) and day shifts (5:00 AM–5:00 PM). This schedule will result in two 48 hour work weeks and two 26 hour work weeks in the month.
• An example of how a shift could potentially fall is as follows and continues to repeat:
  • Take off Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 3 days off. Work Tuesday and Wednesday – 2 night shifts. Take off Thursday and Friday – 2 days off. Work Saturday, Sunday, Monday – 3 day shifts. Take off Tuesday and Wednesday – 2 days off. Work Thursday and Friday - 2 night shifts. Take off Saturday, Sunday, Monday - 3 days off.

Cornerstone Chemical Company is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.