Chemical Plant Material Handler
3 weeks ago
Job Overview
The Material Handler position is essential within the chemical manufacturing sector. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards while overseeing various operational responsibilities.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities
- Comprehensively knowledgeable in and consistently applies all company and relevant regulatory health, safety, and environmental standards, practices, and procedures.
- Actively participates in safety processes and is responsible for assisting in the decommissioning of equipment, ensuring proper lockout/tagout procedures, and establishing maintenance permits.
- Reports incidents immediately and takes appropriate actions during emergencies, including process shutdowns and notifying relevant personnel.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization by managing debris and stray materials effectively.
Operational Duties
- Develops a thorough understanding of the manufacturing processes and the implications of operational decisions.
- Monitors and records critical equipment settings such as flow rates, pump speeds, temperatures, and pressures that influence chemical reactions and product quality.
- Interprets and acts upon daily operational instructions.
- Collects product samples and conducts quality control tests to ensure compliance with specifications, making necessary adjustments based on results.
- Facilitates shift changes by effectively communicating operational conditions to incoming personnel.
- Conducts regular inspections of the manufacturing area to ensure optimal equipment performance and addresses any mechanical or process-related issues.
- Works assigned shifts and provides equitable overtime coverage for colleagues as needed.
- Must be capable of performing physical tasks, including climbing and operating machinery.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment and process issues to enhance efficiency and rectify deficiencies.
- Handles loading and unloading of materials using bulk trucks and packaged containers.
- Undertakes additional responsibilities as directed by supervision.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities
- Supports the achievement of plant quality objectives and key performance indicators.
- Takes initiative to report and prevent non-conformities related to products, processes, and quality systems.
- Controls the processing or delivery of non-conforming products until issues are resolved.
- Utilizes corrective and preventative action programs to address product and quality system failures.
Qualifications and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent is required; some post-secondary education is preferred.
- Experience in a chemical plant or equivalent training is advantageous.
- Strong reading, mathematical, and written communication skills are essential for this role.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods, with frequent bending, squatting, and climbing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is necessary.
- Work environment includes exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels, requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
Elementis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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