Operator

Job description

KEY OBJECTIVES/PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Must be committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company safety and environmental policies and procedures, as well as wearing all required personal protective equipment

·Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
·Must be able to operate plant process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time, utilizing standard operating procedures and processes that meet quality specifications and standards.
·Successfully pass initial operator training and subsequent refresher trainings.
·Must be able to work 8 and 12-hour rotating shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·Ascend/descend stairs, ladders, tanks, railcars, and tank trucks.
·Pulling, pushing, and/or lifting up to 50 pounds.
·Reaching overhead, kneeling, and bending.
·Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to, hardhats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, earplugs, and safety shoes.
·Must be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test and don a respirator in all applicable operations.
·Other physical activities as required.

JOB CONTEXT

· Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the manufacturing of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands

Desired profile

·Must have a high school diploma. 1-2 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing plant or equivalent degree in Process Operations Technology or other chemical operator certificate. National Career Readiness Certificate a plus.
·Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) a plus.
·Knowledge of DCS control systems a plus.
·Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
·Mechanical aptitude
·After 30 days of continuous service required to become a member of the International Chemical Workers Union Council, UFCW.

Employment at AkzoNobel is contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background check and a drug screening. In some case, pre-employment physicals may also be required.

All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US.

AkzoNobel is an E-Verify Employer.

AkzoNobel is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans (M/F/D/V)