Adhesives Production Operator

Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proper operation of transfer controls, PLC systems, pneumatic, and electrical equipment for the offloading of raw materials.

• Unload bulk raw materials and intermediates from bulk to storage or packages.
• Sampling of incoming raw materials and water testing raw material for batches.
• Performs analysis as Viscosity, NCO%, solid content and Moisture test for polyols as needed.
• Reads batch and operating instructions associated for the preparation of raw material.
• Differentiation of raw material through product family for usage of the proper portable pump or flexible hose.
• Selects correct portable equipment for different product line and raw material families.
• Loads raw material in the reactors through bulk storage or package containers.
• Prepares re-work and partials containers in ovens for upcoming batches.
• Loads re-work and partials package in the reactors.
• Uses the proper checklist to track raw material charging.
• Judges and performs adjustments to the batch as needed.
• Proper preparation of package material (labels, tight the bung and cap, clean drums and totes, seals of drums and totes) and store it in the proper building.
• Re-packages finished goods for customers shipments.
• Recognizes and documents abnormal operating conditions with proper response.
• Maintains plant cleanliness to Coim's housekeeping standards.
• Performs physical Cycle Count.
• Maintains daily logs and records as instructed.
• Assists in training newer operators.
• Participates in all safety related activities and meetings.
• Participates on investigative teams and site group initiatives (e.g. PHAs, PSSR, etc).
• Responsible of maintaining the boiler log and managing the boiler operator schedule (optional through the black seal boiler certification)

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Additional (not required) value adding skills/experience:
  • Experience in chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Experience as Batch-maker, Blender, or Control Room Operator
  • Experience with ERP software (SAP, Navision, etc.)
  • Forklift experience
  • Black Seal Boiler License
  • Yard Jockey truck experience

• Some experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of plant equipment, operations, and processes in assigned operating unit.
• Understanding of basic chemistry, for products made in assigned production areas.
• Ability to read basic parameters, including: temperature, pressure and mixer speed.