Production Operator Job

GENERAL PURPOSE

-              Responsible for manufacturing custom chemicals that are used in fertilizer & mining, industrial minerals, and road construction.

-              Shift schedule rotates days, nights, and weekends – 12-hour shifts overtime may be required depending on demands of the business (Dupont Schedule)

-              Advises, consults, and coordinates with: Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Truck Drivers

 

ACTIVITIES

-              Load/unload products from/to bulk storage tanks, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated tank trailers, overseas shipping containers, railcars, totes, and drums

-              Connect/disconnect hoses, open/close valves and transfer products using liquid pumping systems

-              Use a Distrusted Control System (DCS) computer system to monitor chemical processes

-              Depending on business demand operators may be required to work more than one area during a shift.

-              Use basic math to verify proper chemical formula ratios

-              Troubleshoot equipment and processes

-              Complete paperwork, sign Bill of Landings, document material transfers, placard vessels for safe transportation of product.

-              Calculate, manage, and document the transfer of products to maintain acceptable inventory levels

-              Climb on ladders to secure and open dome lids on tank trailers, shipping containers, and railcars.

-              Follows all established safety rules and procedures required by ArrMaz and OSHA Standards

-              Performs Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) as required

-              Enters work orders into computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to ensure equipment remains in good working order

-              Keep work area clean by completing routine housekeeping duties.

-              Issuing safe work permits

-              Move trailers within property with yard truck

-              Other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

 

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

-              Position based in Mulberry, Florida

-              Working environment is in a chemical facility. Must be comfortable with outdoor working conditions, routinely exposed to the elements. Frequent walking in a large production facility.

-              Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job

-              Ability to lift 50lbs. repetitively (pulling and connecting hoses)

-              Capable of bending, climbing, stooping, and standing for long periods of time on concrete

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

-              Ability to pass a job-related math exam and job-related DOT placarding exam

-              Ability to read a tape measure

-              Capable of driving a DOT tank trailer transport vehicle and forklift

-              Ability to understand the basics of chemical properties and recognize potential hazards

 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

-              High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required

-              Experience in a chemical related field, preferred.\

-              Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification, highly desired.

-              Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related physical abilities, and pulmonary function test. (Must also follow facial hair guidelines.)