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Process Loader Operator

1 month ago

Geismar, United States Innophos Full time

The Innophos Geismar Plant produces food grade phosphoric acid from agricultural grade phosphoric acid using a solvent-extraction process developed in France. Use of food grade phosphoric acid includes leavening agents for baking, binders for meat, fish and poultry processing and acidulates for soft drinks.

The primary purpose of this position is to inspect, monitor and operate the process units to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Geismar, Louisiana plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • Load railcars and trucks with finished good PWA
  • Perform safe movement of railcars via rail mover
  • Conduct final inspections for railcars and trucks. This involves climbing 12 ft of vertical ladder, inspecting flanges, tags, seals, and signing off on earlier inspections
  • Draw samples from process for analysis
  • Read temperature and pressure indications and flow meters, records readings, and compiles operating records
  • Obtain environmental compliance samples & perform daily maintenance of sampling system
  • Maintain log of gauge readings and shift production
  • Performs chemical tests on product sample to ensure conformance with specifications, using standard test equipment, materials, and procedure
  • Inspect equipment in unit to determine location and nature of malfunction, such leaks, breakage, and faulty valves. Complete electronic work orders for maintenance repairs.
  • Prepare equipment for maintenance by completing lockout procedure for Electrical / Hot Work Permit, Line Entry Permit, Confined Space Entry Permit and Electrical Lockout Permit. Lubricate equipment such as replacing oil in pumps and agitators.
  • Turn valves or move controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and vacuum levels
  • Supervise unloading of raw materials by truck drivers from suppliers. Minor assistance including bringing hoses, fittings and washing area.
  • Patrol unit to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
  • Perform turnaround duties for total unit turnaround which includes supervising contract employees, disassembling equipment and cleanout, moving equipment and materials using forklift or manually, shutting down and starting up parts of unit.
  • Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in specific plant location or per job task specification
  • May be required to perform other duties/projects as specified by supervisor, and parameters are indicative to average requirements that are not inclusive based on change in operational, safety, and environmental factors
  • Complete all regulatory training to comply with health, safety, food safety, and environmental requirements and policies
  • Strictly comply with Innophos operating procedures, HSE procedures, food safety and plant security procedures
  • Perform housekeeping within the unit daily to verify safe and efficient operational conditions
  • Safeguard all unsafe conditions/actions concerning personal or food safety and notify supervisor. Complete safety concern and/or incident/accident report, including details surrounding the unsafe condition and corrective actions taken.
  • Review all safety concerns, management of changes, accident/incident reports, shift log and operating instructions prior to the start of the shift
Required Education, Skills, Knowledge and Experiences
  • Education level: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Associates degree in Process Technology preferred, but not required
    • Preferred areas of study: Process Technology
  • Similar or related experience desired: 0-2 years process operations or some related experience (such as loading) in a chemical manufacturing environment
  • Essential skills/knowledge: Ability to learn and follow all operating procedures
  • Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Environmental and/or Physical Requirements
  • There are frequent physical demands associated with this position, including frequently climbing stairs in the process unit, lifting, and bending. Ability to work at high level heights is required. Also, exposure to outside elements is inevitable as process operators are required to make outside rounds and trouble shoot through various weather conditions (with the exception of lightning).
Benefits:
  • Beginning the first of the month following permanent hire, the following benefits are available:
    • Annual incentive bonus (based on site and company performance). Bonus ranges from 0-5% of eligible annual earnings.
    • Paid holidays
    • Paid Vacation Time
    • 401k match up to 5%
    • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
    • Health care & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
    • Life insurance (1X annual salary)
    • Short Term Disability insurance
    • Long Term Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Adoption reimbursement program
    • Educational assistance program
    • Discounts on travel and entertainment
    • Fitness Membership Reimbursement

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

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