Chemical Operator

Overnights: 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days & off 3 days) every two weeks you will be schedule to work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the other.

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting with the overall safe, efficient and continuous operation of assigned blending responsibilities and equipment daily, based on company standards.  Ensure that quality products are produced in the appropriate quantity and within the established guidelines.  Work as a productive leader/member of the manufacturing team and independently. Keep blending equipment sanitized. Maintain and monitor water systems and waste water disposal. Monitor all production to ensure lotion requirements are met.

Essential Functions:

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements
• Understands and is accountable for the following: all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and cleaning standards and guidelines
• Train and blend in all the tank farms.
• Understand and perform to the Tufco LP Quality System, Customer’s Quality Process Standards and / or Specification Requirements.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly cleaning activities per our Process Rounds of change parts, portable totes, drums and environment to ensure quality and operational requirements are met daily.

• Perform cleaning and sanitization of process equipment and blending areas.

• Troubleshoot Processing System problems as needed, take appropriate corrective actions, and know when to call for assistance.
• Work with production lines when weekly line sanitizations are performed.  
• Treat wastewater streams.
• Trained and qualified to safely operate a forklift and powered pallet jack.
• Trained and qualified to unload tanker trucks.
• Trained and qualified to perform work on the following laboratory equipment for solution testing: (Including calibration)

1. pH meter - pH levels 
2. Chlorine meter – Chlorine levels

• Perform written and verbal communication with Quality Assurance and Manufacturing personnel using process measurement data recorded in Quality Windows and Out-of-Specification (OOS) variable/attribute testing when necessary.
• Place all non-conforming items on hold using Tufco’s Hold/Reject process. 
• Assist in the root cause determination, corrective action taken, and documentation process.
• Comply with all processes and procedures for all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Proper handling and disposal of chemicals and understanding the GHS codes
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tag-out procedures.

• Perform cycle counting to ensure that inventory records match the physical count and collaborate with warehouse staff to maintain proper stocking and organization of inventory.

 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with computers and calculators
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing 
• Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, work standards, initiative and managing work
• Experience in a chemical handling capacity
• Experience operating a forklift

 

Work Requirements:

• Ability to work independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment/Decision Making, Organizational ability
• Skilled in math
• Analysis Comprehension
• Quality awareness
• Excellent safety record
• Strong ethical standards
• Must possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn and have good attendance
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general details of the essential responsibilities being performed in the job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. All associates may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  The company reserves the right to make changes to the job description at any time.