Chemical Operator - Poly Charging

**Who We Are** Do you want to work for a company name to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer tolls, synthetic rubber to survive oil wells’ most aggressive fluids and cyclo-olefin plastics for today’s advanced medical and electronic application. **What You Need** **Job Requirements** The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or GED; must possess good math, problem solving, and computer skills. Must be able to work a rotational shift and work with minimal supervision. **How You Would Contribute** **Purpose** Operate plant equipment and carry out specific steps to create, process, and package synthetic elastomers. **Responsibilities** - Assist in operations which includes monitoring, inspecting, and controlling various DCS operations. - Daily job tasks include monitoring process equipment, reporting equipment breakdowns, leaks, and maintaining equipment in safe operating condition. - Make routine rounds inspecting equipment and operating conditions. - Troubleshoot equipment/maintenance problems using procedures and specific training to identify problems and implement corrective actions. - Document activities through recording of data and other information in plant software systems, on quality records and log sheets. - Handle hazardous materials utilizing the appropriate precautions and PPE. - Follow all safety and operating procedures as required- periodic review of the procedures and documentation of training is required via our ISO and learning systems. - Interface with supervisors and managers via email on various topics related to production. - Conduct 5S inspections and activities to maintain good housekeeping. **Skills** - Interacts routinely with supervisors, craft persons and other operators through verbal communication (including radio transmission). - Interprets written communication such as supervisor worksheets, data sheers, and computer tapes which define the status of operations. - Creates written record (data or narrative) of operating conditions, laboratory results or other meaningful factors using a computer terminal and printer. - Reads operating procedures, training materials or Company policies as part of the process for obtaining information required to perform the job. - Plans and organizes work considering maintenance schedule for equipment. - Responds in a timely manner to alarms, lights, annunciators, and other indications of abnormal operating conditions. - Opens/closes overhead valves of all sizes using valve handles, chain operating hand wheels, and even pipe wrenches to position valves as needed. - Enters confined spaces through a manway wearing protective clothing for cleaning and inspection of equipment. - Cleans, paints, and otherwise cares for equipment using hand tools (including vibrating tools). - Removes man-heads, blind flanges, inspection plates, etc. using chain falls for lifting access covers too heavy for the employee. - Continuously seeks ways to improve performance of our facility’s operation and ensures that customers’ (both internal and external) needs are met and adhere to the quality system. **Schedule (Sample)** | **Week** | **Sunday** | **Monday** | **Tuesday** | **Wednesday** | **Thursday** | **Friday** | **Saturday** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **1** | | 5:45am-6pm | 5:45am-6pm | 5:45am-6pm | 5:45am-6pm | | | | **2** | | | | | | 5:45pm-6am | 5:45pm-6am | | **3** | 5:45pm-6am | 5:45pm-6am | | | | 5:45am-6pm | 5:45am-6pm | | **4** | 5:45am-6pm | | 5:45pm-6am | 5:45pm-6am | 5:45pm-6am | | | **What We Offer** **Benefits** Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits p…