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Position: Chemical Operator

Location: Commerce, CA 90040

Duration: 03+ Months (possible extension)

Shift: M-F 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Job Requirements:

• Chemical Operator reports to the Production Supervisor – is responsible for Safety, evaluating daily production requirements through SAP and executing production plan.
• Additionally, complete all quality control functions and documentation.
• Schedule and perform unloading and loading of tankers, rail cars, and totes.
• Other job functions related to Shipping and Receiving include scheduling, loading/unloading, batch cards, receiving into SAP, packaging of customer orders in pails, drums and totes for on time delivery.
• Safe operation of a Fork Truck and dock safety compliance is mandatory.

Education:

• Preferred Individual must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Computer and Microsoft application proficient. (Excel, Word, Power Point, SAP)
• Proficient in English reading and comprehension in addition to possessing math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Additional education is a plus

Work Experience:

• Candidate with 2 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing or distribution environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong commitment to Safety, EH&S, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Candidate must have the ability to operate a Forklift in a safe and courteous manner
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Previous exposure to a Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement culture is a bonus
• Computer Skills are required and SAP Production Module experience is preferred.

Special Requirements (includes Necessary Language skills):

• Applicants must have strong reading, math, and technical skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.
• Applicant must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Safety conscious pays attention to detail and is proactive.
• Must Candidate be able to work indoors or outdoors in the Los Angeles temperatures and be able to physically lift 50 lbs. and climb stairs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs all operations in compliance with local, state, and federal laws in addition to GCP applied Technologies safety requirements to ensure.
• All job functions are performed using Safe work practices.
• Wear PPE required for the job (Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, gloves, face shield)
• Assists in inventory counts and reconciliations.
• Meets production quality standards.
• Production output meets thru-put standards.
• Produces finish product to fill Customer demands in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Participates in EHS Behavior Based Safety program, Daily and Monthly Safety meetings, Web Based training programs, Personal Safety Action Plans, EHS and Environmental Operational Management practices.
• Informs Production Team Leader of an inability to meet daily thru-put requirements. Ask questions for clarification as needed, suggest recommendations and/or implements approved corrective action.
• Ensure Lab and QA procedures are followed by GCP's requirements. Also, ensure product quality standards is maintained, and documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Daily management of the Shipping and Receiving Department to assure that:
• Orders are evaluated, scheduled appropriately to ensure timely delivery to customers.
• All shipments are prepared to order, properly labeled, loaded, and shipped in accordance with DOT regulations.
• All receivables are properly accounted for, labeled and transferred to their designated storage areas within the plant.
• All receivable and outgoing shipments is posted on SAP and documentation filed appropriately.
• Inform Plant Supervisor and/or Customer Service of an inability to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Offer solutions to resolve and correct this deficiency.
• Participates in daily facility housekeeping within all production and warehousing areas and as assigned by the Production Team Leader.
• Inform Production Team Leader of any maintenance requirements and/or activities necessary to insure the safe, efficient operation of plant equipment and systems. Utilize Kaizen actions sheets or work order forms for corrective actions.
• Participate in scheduled team meetings to recommend any necessary changes in procedures that will improve quality, production output, health, and safety. Also, decrease waste generation and cost.
• Engage employees to become the best in Class Company and make GCP Applied Technologies a safer place to work.
• Peer keeping, coaching, and mentoring help provide a safe work environment, team spirit, and employee development.
• The Chemical Operator may be required to work weekends and/or a holiday as dictated by demand at the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Chemical Operator is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Chemical Operator is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
• The Operator is occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise and vibration.