Chemical Operator 1

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

 

We are looking for:

A Production Operator 1 to carry operations workload as required under the supervision of the Production Shift Leader.

 

We count on you for:

• Qualified in at least one ground operations: packaging, blending, and/or bulk offloading/loading.  Carry out production operations as defined by the shift leader. 
• Report all accidents, upset conditions, and near misses to the shift leader immediately.
• Work with the shift leader to provide proper shift coverage. This includes vacations, illnesses, and OT. 
• Provide OTJ guidance for new operators on the shift. 
• Focus on plant housekeeping. Before the end of the shift, all areas are free of debris and trash, equipment put away, and all containers labeled. 
• Report all spills, unintended discharges to the sump, etc to the shift leader immediately.
• Ensure all documentation (batch sheets, loading and unloading checklists, receiving paperwork, etc) is filled out completely and correctly. 
• Understanding of all alarms and the correct path forward given each alarm.
• Provide suggestions for process or equipment improvements. 
• Provide recommendations on a regular basis to HSE engineers. 
• Always approach your job with the principle that all incidents are preventable. To that end you need to keep the following aspects in mind: 
• Perform the job in a sound HSE manner to protect yourself and those around you.
• Risk assessment is a mindset, where you are always assessing hazards and thinking about means to avoid those hazards. Take a proactive approach to maintain excellence in all your assignments. 
• Be aware of your state of mind (rushing, frustration, fatigue & complacency) that leads to distractions from the task on hand. Those distractions lead to errors resulting in unwanted incidents. 
• Attend and complete all required training. 
• Job completion means Good Housekeeping, filling necessary reports, and watching for your safety and those around you. 
• Your Personal Protective Equipment is the most important tool you have as a professional chemical industry worker. Maintain and clean it properly. 
•  Participation leads to ownership. Get involved as often as you can.

 

You can count on us for: 

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
• Excellent training & development possibilities.
   

You will bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). 
• Prior experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or chemical plant environment is preferred
• Able to clearly communicate needs and concerns inside and outside of their shift
• Safety-minded. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate with varying functional leaders both internally and externally. 
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Good written and verbal skills. 
• Ability to work in a team environment. 
• Must have the ability to learn new programs and software as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and change assignments quickly.
• Must be able to communicate information with others verbally and in written forms.
• Must have basic mathematical skills. 
• Basic problem-solving skills. 
• Organizational skills. 
• Quick and well-coordinated in the movement of the hands. 
• Must read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance. 
• Ability to take ownership of general processes/products. 
• The ability to meet deadlines and targets. 
• Must have a basic understanding of Production Schedules. 
• Must have forklift experience.

 

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is ($22.80 per hour). Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all empl