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.)