Production Operator

City
Grover
State/Province
North Carolina

Responsibilities:

  • Operate the Vectra polymer production unit to achieve flawless stewardship, quality, reliability, and engagement;
  • Learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, and solid state;
  • Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols;
  • Perform all functions necessary to make polymers including operation of all equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS);
  • Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate;
  • Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required;
  • Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs.  
  • Maintain accurate records of all observations and results.  
  • Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs) and oral reports to Vectra Engineers.  
  • Enter work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and initial trouble-shooting completed.  Timeliness and thoroughness is critical.

 

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • Advanced technical courses or associates degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred
  • Strong equipment and mechanical skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools
  • SAP, Ranking Database, Vectra E-Logbook, Sample Manager, and others, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word)
  • Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties
  • Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent observation skills
  • Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
  • Ability to:
    • Work rotating shifts
    • Climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)
    • Lift 40lbs to chest level
    • Use hand tools to tighten bolts
    • Use an impact driver to tighten bolts
    • Perform overhead work
    • Operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)
    • Pass fit test for full face respirator use

 

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