What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator - Rotating Shifts position at Teknor Apex Company?
Responsibilities:
Plant Operations:
- Read logbook and schedule daily.
- Accept direction from Supervisor, as well as Managers.
- Follow valve-locking procedures.
- Responsible for charging batches correctly and efficiently.
- Responsible for making product to required quality standards and doing so on a timely basis.
- Keep SPC data up-to-date as required.
- Responsible for product filtration.
- Responsible for product purity when changing products.
General:
- The Operator must not leave the plant until relieved by the next shift Operator or approval given by the Plant Manager.
- Responsible for housekeeping of work area.
- Must follow appropriate plant safety procedures.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the Managers.
- Correctly and completely fill out batch sheet for each batch.
Quality:
- Responsible for quality within the reactor portion of process, including:
- Prevention of product contamination.
- Reproducible sampling.
- Correct information on documentation related to the job.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- Comprehend written procedures and instructions.
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide as required to perform job.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Must complete written operator’s proficiency test for evaluation purposes before transferring to this job (effective 01/93).
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Able to climb ladders and stairs to reach tops of tanks, trucks and rail cars.
- Able to handle 55-gallon drums (550 lbs.) with hand drum moving equipment.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Handle 50 lb. bags of material.
- Able to wear required safety equipment.
- Able to move 2000 lb. “Super Sacks” by rolling on overhead hoist or with pallet jack.