Process Production Operator - Petrochemical

Burrow Global is seeking two experienced Process Production Operator for a chemical manufacturing company located in Stratford, CT.    

The Process Production Operator is responsible for fulfilling customer orders ensuring that packaging of chemical products, including but not limited to Milling, blending, and packaging to meet the customer specifications in a safe and efficient manner.  Candidates must have the ability to identify,  troubleshoot production and quality problems as they arise. 

Candidates note:  No Per diem or relocation is available on this position.  You must live within driving distance of Stratford, CT. 

Required Education / Experience:     

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.  Process Technology certification is desired.
• With 1 or more years’ of experience manufacturing and packaging of chemical products in the petrochemical industry

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.  
• Willingness to adjust schedule and or work additional hours in response to departmental needs
• Knowledge of the production operation processes
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management
• Knowledge of safety procedures in the handling of all hazardous materials

• Experience with forklift operation
• Possess a “hands-on” work ethic
• Self-directed individual who performs high quality work without close supervision, yet takes orders as directed
• Takes ownership of responsibilities following on-the-job training
• Successfully complete “Miller Packer” orientation program

Responsibilities: 

• Complete production records completely as required
• Performs all task in a safe manner and complies with all safety rules and policies including those for PPE use
• Preform s equipment clean out as required
• Package and Transport finished product & container to proper location
• Communicate processing problems and equipment malfunctions to Lead Operator or Production Supervisor.
• Collection of required QC samples as required
• Perform duties as a confined space attendant/rescuer as required
• Maintain dust collector units and package material for recycling
• Package antioxidant material as scheduled
• Maintain the central vacuum system
• Other duties as assigned
• Packages materials to fulfill customer orders, ensuring that packaging and weights meet the customer’s specifications
• Sweep, vacuum, and cleans up the plant area as required

Actively involved with the Responsible Care Management System

• Contain and clean up small (< 5 gallons) spills of hazardous materials
• Maintain good housekeeping and materials management to prevent raw materials from collecting into storm water

Actively involved with Safety Management Systems

• Participate in CPR/AED/First Aid certification training
• Perform assigned confined space entry and rescue duties
• Set an example in safety-related activities, including but not limited to, wearing appropriate PPE, following safe work practices, and compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Report all undesired events such as near miss, anomalies, personal injury, and process safety hazards
• Responsible for performing activities and participating with the OSHA Process Safety Management System.