Chemical Operator 2

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place.

Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include household products, coatings & adhesives, energy & electronics, healthcare, food & beverages, agriculture, transportation, and paper & packaging.

A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security and reasonable turnaround on delivery.

Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control and safety.

Job Summary :

Duties include : monitor process and packaging, perform process samples, and follow all Safety and cGMP rules at the Midlothian Site.

Responsible for ensuring all related SOPs and plant rules pertaining to cGMP, safety, and personal conduct are followed.

Help maintain an effective Food Safety and Quality System and support its ongoing improvement, and be committed to producing quality, safe and legal products that meet or exceed our customer’s specifications and comply with all applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities :

Role Specific Responsibilities :

• Run production during the scheduled shift, running process samples, offloading raw material, and follow all relevant SOPs
• Be able to cover for all Operator tasks and jobs
• Ensure cGMP procedures are followed
• Maintain good housekeeping standards
• Ensure product is produced, packaged, and stored correctly
• Advise the Supervisor to resolve day-to-day plant issues
• Advise the Supervisor to resolve reoccurring issues and equipment malfunctions
• Assist in maintenance activities in the production area
• Assist to document accurate batch document and control log sheets
• Performs additional duties as assigned / required

Compliance :

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation :

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications / Desired Skills :

Education and Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience :

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in a Chemical manufacturing plant or related industry preferred
• Experience wearing required PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves, and a respirator

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow operating and safety procedures
• Good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and mathematical abilities
• Physical Demands / Work Environment :
• Employees are frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs / ladders (including vertical.)

• Employee must be able lift 55 pounds and move 250 lb. drums
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision
• Must be able to perform under the following conditions :
• Must be able to complete packaging, blending, and inspection logs neatly per SOP’s
• Work in awkward or confining workspaces
• Work in elevated places
• Work in outdoor environment and adverse weather conditions at times
• Work in noisy environment
• Work in areas that are dusty and have some odor from chemicals
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium :
• credible : keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented : adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven : passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability : empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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