Position Summary: Operator in Advanced Products Plant. Safely perform plant production processes while adhering to all plant safety regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

GRADE 6

50%-Production:

Performing and have certifications in 1 plant production process: IKE, Acidifications, Separations or Beta. Wastewater treatment, including sampling and taking measurements. Operate a forklift in order to receive supplies and store finished product.

15%5S / Maintenance:

General 5S housekeeping duties and facility maintenance.

10%Instrumentation and Trials:

To assist the advanced products process chemist in running trials.

10%-Safety:

Inspect sensors and safety equipment.

10%-ERP:

Use D365 to scan and receive items for the plant, including inventory counts of all products, supplies, chemicals and finished goods. Entry of required production information into the appropriate D365 checklists.

5%-other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment:

• Work a 40-hour work week. (Hours worked in excess of 8 per day, as required to finish a batch operation, are paid as overtime per the current Union Agreement.)
• This position requires long periods of standing and the ability to lift 55 pounds (with or without assistance).
• Willing/able to work with chemicals.
• Must comply with all John I. Haas, Inc. policies and procedures, including successful passing of a pre-employment drug test.
• Must comply with our Integrated Management System (IMS) and be trained on procedures applicable to the requirements of the position, including managing significant quality, environmental, and food safety aspects.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills required of the Position)

1. Basic knowledge of machinery, equipment and computer spreadsheets.

2. High School education preferred.

3. Grade 1: Has been a grade 2 or 3 within the AP plant, respectively, for a minimum of 4 years.

4. Grade 2: Has been a grade 2 or 3 within the AP plant, respectively, for a minimum of 4 years.

5. Must be able to adequately perform all job duties at current grade level before being eligible for advancement to the next grade level. Eligibility for advancement is also dependent on department needs and ability to train (and certify when appropriate) on upper grade responsibilities.

This form indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job title. It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of all employees with this job title.