Fluid Operator

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The Healthcare Industries Material Site (HIMS) plant in Hemlock, MI has an exciting opportunity for Fluids Operators.

Our team is looking for top caliber, technically capable operators who are focused on safety, embrace change, make informed decisions, possess self-confidence and leadership skills and are lifelong learners.

The Fluids Operator is responsible and accountable for the safe and efficient operation of medical grade chemical producing equipment and all packaging support equipment required to operate and maintain the complex equipment.

As part of the operations strategy this role will also learn and rotate through multiple chemical manufacturing areas defined in the Fluids progression framework.

The following are some key responsibilities:

• Rotate through all identified assignments as defined by the Operations Fluids Progression Model.

• Troubleshoot equipment, process and quality problems. Takes ownership of analysis of problem and ultimate resolution.

• Able to effectively prioritize the shift activities.

• Able to effectively work with a wide range of people including other shifts, maintenance, engineers, technical support staff, quality and EHS.

• Prep and isolate equipment for maintenance. Completes Return to Operation checks. Write safe work permits.

• Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements related to assigned roles per plant and site policies.

• Complete compliance checks and routine tasks in OPD.

• Formulate individual goals which align with the plant goals and execute. Update progress throughout the year.

• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook OPD, office programs, event and action tool, outlook, MOC).

• Reviews and updates plant operating discipline (procedures) to capture best practices.

• Participate in plant initiatives (e.g. involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools).

• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills and lead and/or participate in Root Cause Investigations.

• Communicate role related information between shifts and day staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a H.S. Diploma/GED required. Advanced technical training in chemical processing highly preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment. Previous operating experience in a chemical process highly preferred.

• Use of all electronic Operate Plant tools is required.

• Work shift schedules: 5-2 8 hour shift schedule, rotating shifts with some weekend work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This job requires moderate physical capabilities. Typical work includes:

• Able to climb (stairs and ladders) to gain access to valves, tanks, silos, truck trailers, and vessels (up to 10% of shift)

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Able to drive a fork truck

• Able to bend, squat, and work in various body positions safely and effectively

• Able to use basic tools (Pliers, wrenches, hand cart, dolly, etc.)

• Able to work outside in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, etc.)

• Able to provide coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis

• Able to work a reasonable amount of overtime (10-20%)

• The safe use of fork trucks, condors and the pickup truck is a requirement.

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