Production Floor Operator (Sulfone)

Job description

Solvay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

SPECIALTY POLYMERS belongs to Solvay, a global multi-specialty chemical company with more than 27,000 employees, committed to developing innovative solutions for key societal challenges. With more than 1500 products and over 2 billion EU sales, Specialty Polymers, a core Solvay Global Business Unit (GBU), offers the widest range of high-performance polymers in the world. A portfolio that enables our customers to create advanced customized solutions that extend the limits of metal replacement in a wide range of areas from sustainable mobility, to hyperconnectivity and advanced consumer devices to batteries, electrification and efficient energy production, and many more. JOIN US When our science and innovation blends with your energy and passion, Solvay Specialty Polymers becomes the perfect fit to start your career. Join one of the world’s leading chemical companies in which vast international opportunities, motivating benefits and a fulfilling environment are waiting for you.

Job Overview and Responsibilities:

The Sulfone production unit has an immediate opening for a floor operator:

JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES :

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Take readings on equipment as required, monitor the process and equipment for proper operations, take samples as needed, and react to emergency conditions.

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Perform all manual loading and unloading of materials or equipment as required.

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Set up all hand valves and process equipment as required for any and all operations.

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Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting as required on process equipment.

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Responding to nonstandard conditions as appropriate.

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Practice and participate safety training and/or meetings, safely perform all activities required to successfully operate the plant and take responsibility for personal safety of others.

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Must be certifiable on fork truck operation and other industrial lifting equipment.

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All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

EDUCATION :

Must possess a high school or equivalent (GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE :

Entry-level position, chemical operations experience preferred.

Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS :

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Must have successfully completed the Work Keys Skills Assessment for the Sulfone Floor Operator profile.

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Ability to clear, isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance work.

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An internal candidate should demonstrate knowledge of our safety standards.An external candidate should be capable of understanding and complying with safety standards.

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Capable of working with computers and computerized controllers.

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Candidate required to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

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Candidate must be able to work rotating shift work.

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Must be willing and able to be a member of the fire brigade.

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Must be capable of wearing a respirator.

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Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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Must show attention to detail/ability to accurately complete paperwork.

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Gives clear and to-the-point oral communications to supervision and to coworkers.

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Have a high level of mechanical aptitude.

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Needs to learn tasks quickly and fully.

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Have knowledge of the definitions of basic chemical plant terms.

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Have knowledge of isolating equipment in a manufacturing environment.

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Demonstrated ability to work in team environment without direct on-site supervision.

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Demonstrated commitment to safety.

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Must have demonstrated a high level of initiative and a strong motivation to learn new things.

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Must be able to work at elevated levels.

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Must be willing and able to work overtime.

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Must be willing to be flexible to changing work priorities and tasks.

HSE REQUIREMENTS :

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Perform required safety audits per the Augusta Plant yearly audit plan.

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Attend plant-wide safety/wellness sessions.

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Review/perform required safety audits, JSA’s and What-if scenarios.

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Complete all required CBTs on time.

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Participate in PSM, PHA, and PSSR field reviews, as well as Follow-Up Incident investigations as needed.

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Maintain a working knowledge of all plant environmental standards, ES-01 through ES-10.

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Know the environmental permit limits for your assigned plant (air, waste water, storm water).

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Maintain a working knowledge of the Hazardous Waste Rules (RCRA) to include storage, handling, sampling, transporting, manifesting, record keeping, and emergency response.

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Maintain a working knowledge of the facility environmental plans (SPCC, Storm Water Pollution Prevention).