Polymer Process Operator II-Night Shift

Company Overview:

We are passionate about our employees.  We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development.  Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!

In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.

Position Details:

• Title: Polymer Process Operator II
• Schedule: Team B: 5:45 pm – 6:00 am - Tuesday through Friday
• Ideal Candidates: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment with prior forklift experience.
• Location: Cherry Hill, NJ (08002)
• Salary Range: $25.00-$26.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, shift differential.  

Position Overview and Expectations

The Reactor Operator receives assignments from Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally.  Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group.  S/he has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity.

Essential Functions

• Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems
• Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications
• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.
• • May operate PLC control systems
• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• • Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.
  • Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)
  • • Monitor and control temperatures
    • Monitor and control rotating equipment
    • Monitor and control pressures
    • Measure mass
    • Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions

• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations
• Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions
• Collects “in-process” samples for quality control testing
• Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality

• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.

• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. with minimal to no supervision

• Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. with minimal to no supervision
• Troubleshoots process equipment with minimal to no supervision
• Provides detailed information on problems, observations and action to other technicians, lead technicians, engineers, and the plant manager through written logs, data sheets and /or personal contact.

• Safely handle and transfer flammable/combustible materials
• Safely handles organic peroxides

• Suggests process improvements such as equipment modifications and procedure changes
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
• 2 years’ forklift experience with certification

EHS

• Adheres to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times

• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping

• Understands and complies with all written safety, health and environmental procedures
• Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions
• Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs
• Performs required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists and log sheets

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Fluent with the English language
• • Ability to understand and follow procedures/directions both written and verbal
• Ability to be available to work overtime as needed
• Math skills – Ability to convert lbs., grams, kilos, ounces, liters, etc... utilizing basic math skills
• Basic computer user skills
• Basic knowledge working with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and high attention to detail
• Ability to operate basic hand tools
• Reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience – 0 to 2 years
• Forklift experience – 0 to 2 years

Preferred Skills

• Independently operates various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc. without supervision

• Independently cleans processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc. without supervision
• Independently troubleshoots all process equipment without supervision
• Recommends and initiates data gathering techniques to resolve problems or improve effectiveness of operations
• Trains other personnel in the department
• Demonstrated ability to run an automated process using a distributed control system (DCS)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a reactor or similar manufacturing operator
• Demonstrated mechanical ability
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Self-directed and ability to work independently

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands:  Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; kneel and climb; and lift/move up to 50 lbs.  on a daily basis. In addition, must be able to maneuver and move 30 to 55 gallon drums or up to 450 pounds utilizing the proper drum material handling equipment provided and/or proper techniques.

• Work Environment: This position requires one to work in a manufacturing facility. There is a moderate level of noise, heat, cold, dust, and dirt.   Employee frequently works near moving mechanical equipment and chemicals and will be exposed to varying temperatures.