What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator I Job position at Nutrien?
Job Description:
This position performs all tasks associated with the production of product from material staging, operation of equipment, in-process testing, and packaging. This position utilizes both manual and automated systems along with analytical results to monitor and adjust the process, as needed, to produce a consistent, in specification product.
Daily Activities:
Daily Operations (70 %)
• Perform raw material staging for batches.
• Operate production vessels, including batch reactors and blenders
• Use automated and manual process controls to adjust process parameters
• Package finished products in drums and IBCs
• Complete batch sheets, logbooks and other records neatly and accurately.
• Sample batches and perform in-process Quality Control testing.
• Perform other duties or training as required or requested.
Additional Duties and Functions (30 %)
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude by performing minor maintenance.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose equipment and process issues.
• Complete required safety training.
Qualifications:
Good communications skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Good troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support other departments.
• Exhibit good judgement, dependability, initiative and a positive attitude.
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of chemical environment experience.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, or other hours as required.
• Experience in forklift operation.
• Ability to perform physical essentials (climb stairs and/or ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, wear FRC uniforms, wear full face respirator occasionally)