Union Operator

New Castle, DE, United States of America

Location Address:
315 Cherry Lane
New Castle, Delaware, DE 19720
United States

CRODA

Smart science to improve lives ™

As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.

As a business, it is really important to us that we find the best person for the job and that you have the best opportunity to succeed in the role. To help, we have outlined our expectations for the role and what core skills and experiences we require as well as what would make you an ideal fit. In turn, we hope this helps you evaluate if this is the right job for you.

Croda has an opening for a Union Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for performing all duties associated with the operational aspect of production, including but not limited to the receiving and charging of raw materials, the operation of vessels, and the extraction and packaging of finished product in compliance with SHE guidelines, government regulations, cGMP, manufacturing packets and process procedures, and at the discretion of the supervisor.

• · Produce finished goods according to customer specifications – 80%
• · Operate the vessels and equipment following manufacturing procedures
• · Monitor temperature and pressure/charge and discharge raw materials/run boil outs
• · Sample product by following sampling procedures (take sample to lab, get results, adjust batch as necessary)
• · Record basic data on batch sheets
• · Package the product
• · Handle and locate chemicals – 10%
• · Load and unload bulk/packaged materials (raw materials and finished products)
• · Pick raw materials from storage & charge materials
• · Conduct equipment maintenance – 10%
• · Prepare equipment for maintenance activities
• · Maintain safe and healthy work environment
• · Understand and follow established procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner including emergencies, start-up and shut down and OSHA related issues
• · Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its use. Partner with Operations to safely manage the site maintenance process. Problems are usually complex in nature and require a high degree of troubleshooting skills. Problems can also include an advisory role in emergency situations.

• · 3+ years chemical operator experience
• · High school graduate
• · Basic math skills (computation) and basic reading comprehension.
• · RCRA/Hazardous Waste Handler, Fork truck training and license,
• · Safety training preferred

• · Lift and move items up to 50 pounds and 155 lbs. with help
• · Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• · Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds
• · Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
• · Ability to climb ladders and stair towers safely and without limitation
• · Ability to work in production environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned
• · Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
  · Required to move throughout the production floor including uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders.
• · Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and pass all pulmonary function tests.
• · Must be able to pass drug test, physical, and background check

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.