Description

SACHEM is a growing privately held global chemical manufacturer recognized for innovation, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety and the environment. We are world leaders with a strong focus on the development of high purity, specialty, and performance products and services. The organization enables worldwide delivery of innovative and customized chemical solutions backed by superior customer service. The global presence and multimarket approach provide associates opportunities to collaborate and innovate internationally, while offering visibility, professional growth, and opportunities to directly contribute to the company's success. 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Process Operator. Operators are the foundation for everything we do. The team that you will join handles both continuous and batch processes. We also manage safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and overall cleanliness of the plant. Many of the tasks are performed outdoors or in a cleanroom environment. You will be reporting to the shift supervisor and working closely with maintenance, shipping departments and plant manager. You will receive progressive training to get familiar with all aspects of the work, our safety procedures, and work processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively support the implementation and maintenance of SACHEM’s HSSEE and Quality Management Systems – SACHEM Integrated Management Systems (SIMS).
• Monitor gages and recording instruments, adjust valves and controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, concentration of solutions and flow of chemicals through the process systems for prescribed reaction within critical limits.
• Follow and accurately complete batch sheets and other documentation to produce product efficiently and in compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Record process variations.
• Determine initial charge, charge the reactors, adjust, and package final product 
• Operate utilities and neutralization systems, perform unloading and loading tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Report accidents, safety violations, or other concerns.
• Assist in planning and improving processes and product quality.
• Work with other team members to complete the production process.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Process Operator, DOT Certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required
• Basic algebra required
• Aptitude for mechanics required.
• Understanding of chemical process required.
• Ability to carry and lift 75-pound loads required.
• Willingness to work nightshift, 12-hour shift, overtime required
• Experience wearing personal protective equipment preferred
• Outdoor warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Nightshift experience preferred
• A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing protective gear when necessary.
• The SACHEM Way: Work together in the spirit and intent of the SACHEM Way with integrity, respect and trust.
• Innovation: Use creativity and critical thinking to create value for SACHEM and the customer.
• Business and Market Insight: Learn our business, and partner well with customers and all stakeholders.
• Complex Decision Making: Make complex decisions of good quality on a timely basis.
• Results Focus: Set high-level outcomes and get the job done with a sense of urgency.
• Communication: Communicate for understanding and results. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Career Mastery: Improve skills and pursue continuous learning. 

SACHEM OFFERS:

We support our Associates in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. We offer:

•  Competitive Salary
•  Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
•  Generous 401K
•  Profit Sharing
•  Paid Vacation
•  Life, Disability and Accidental Death Insurance