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We are looking for:

A Production Operator to be responsible for supporting the safe operation of extrusion Lines 1 & 2, the Slitter, Granulator and other equipment at the Solvay, Newark site.  The incumbent will be responsible for supporting operational aspects of film production, which entails working with peers to produce, troubleshoot, and maintain a productive and safe work environment at all times in an efficient manner.    

We can count on you to:

• Adhere to all required safety procedures applicable in manufacturing.

• Participate in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) initiatives such as Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) and Safety incentive program

• Perform routine equipment and area inspections per company policy.

• Safely setup and operate extrusion Lines 1 & 2, Slitter, granulator, and other equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and operating conditions manual

• Provide leadership to ensure a safe, clean work environment.

• Communicate employee concerns and operating developments accurately and promptly to management.

• Perform accurate line up of process equipment.

• Monitor processes for leaks and abnormalities - take action as required.

• Perform product transfers as required.

• Perform product sampling as required.

• Ensure good housekeeping in assigned area.

• Complete all auxiliary duties as assigned by supervision.

• Operate fork trucks, scissor lifts and other material handling equipment.

• Ability to conduct QA analyses from referenced methods. 

• Perform service maintenance on equipment.

• Perform other tasks as may be required.

• Perform troubleshooting to properly identify causes of production equipment and process upsets.

• The ability to successfully give and receive feedback from both peers and managers is essential.

• Demonstrated leadership, decision making skills, and functionality in a team environment, with minimal supervision.  Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments is required.

• Highly resourceful, able to seek out and acquire new knowledge or subject material quickly, and transfer knowledge effectively to others.

 HSE Responsibilities:

You will bring:

• High school diploma or General Education certificate.

• Associate technical degree preferred.

• Three to five years' experience working in an industrial environment.

• Good oral and written communication.

• Good computer skills and ability to become proficient in Distributive Control Systems (DCS), SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift up to 55 lbs. and maneuver up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

• The employee must be trained in the use and be physically able to use the applicable personal protective equipment for specific hazards in the work environment.

You will get:
 

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $22 per hour. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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