Chemical Operator

This is a hands-on Chemical Operator/Packaging Operator role in a chemical manufacturing plant. The person will load, unload, package, inspect, and ship chemical products (drums, totes, trucks, railcars). It is not a lab job. it is a plant-floor production and logistics job involving physical work, safety procedures, and operating equipment.

Candidate must have prior chemical manufacturing experience.

Job dimensions
This job is primarily responsible for the packaging and shipment of Finished Goods. Some of the responsibilities are loading, unloading and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed and overall plant Housekeeping.

Activities
Yard responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sampling, weighing and inspecting loads, loading and shipping trucks, railcars, and iso-containers within scheduled time, filling and packaging drums & totes, and general plant housekeeping.
Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation
Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems
Performs tasks assigned to operations (e.g. field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.)
Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals
Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems; initiates work requests in SAP as needed.
Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
Performs process equipment troubleshooting, improvements, and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
Expected to use or develop computer skills and participate in procedure writing/verification and other AIMS activities.
Utilize "troubleshooting skills" to identify issues and report them to maintenance for repair (e.g., small leaks, replace valves, steam traps, etc.)
Participate in the Immediate Response Training and participate in the IR team as required
Support BU safety initiatives and programs.
Participate on EH&S improvement teams and complete related action items as required.
Identify potential safety issues, communicate hazards and complete follow up actions to mitigate.
Complete Operator Minor Maintenance activities to reduce maintenance costs and reduce production loss events.
Contribute to the Business and Site AIMS Initiative
Improve Unit Operating Efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by monitoring equipment and recognizing abnormal situations.
Ensure waste material / hazardous waste is disposed of properly and receive annual RCRA training.

HSEQ responsibilities: Employee is expected to maintain a healthful and safe working environment and is further expected to:
Meet all legal, regulatory and other requirements of the site through general awareness and training.
Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management.

Context and environment

• This is a plant-based position located in Torrance, CA
• This job requires working scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Accountabilities
The role that is generally first to see a truck when it arrives at the site and the last to see a truck when it is ready to depart.
The role generally resides at the truck entry point to the loading/receiving site.
This role confirms loading has been completed to greatest extent possible.

Key Competencies which are critical to this job include:
1. Responsible Care - in the delayered organization, it is important that everyone understand and accept their responsibility to work safely, protect the environment, and fully participate in the plant's EH&S program.
2. Initiative - people who are self-starters, who seek out work and improve the plant will do well in this role
3. Work Process Discipline - plant safety and operating procedures are well documented. A successful technician will be able to access and utilize this information.
4. Productivity Focus - we are constantly challenged to improve the productivity of the plant. Being close to the process, success in this role is key for the team to achieve its goals. 5. Teamwork To be successful in this role the person will need to share the workload, effectively communicate with many people (including day support and maintenance), and participate in achieving the team's goals.

Qualifications / experience required:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Previous chemical or manufacturing experience and computer skills are preferred.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, have good math skills, be able to work independently, be able to execute strenuous physical activities, work indoors and outdoors, and be able to work any shift.

HSEQ Responsibilities
Comply with the HSEQ Policy.
Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).
Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU).
Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.
Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.
Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor.
Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.
Identify and communicate potential Products or possible improvements to the management system.