Kettle Operator - Midnight Shift

• To operate the pilot kettle for both production and new product development. This includes such duties as: obtaining raw materials, charging, operating, and cleaning the kettleCarry out physical and chemical control tests on resins from plant production and/or experimental batches. Keep records of test results, file away the samples. At any time when there is no work such as outlined above, the Pilot Plant Operator may be assigned to duties as outlined under Laboratory Technician. Perform in-process lab testing and associated equipment calibrations as required.Clean the bottom of kettle, install new gaskets or chip kettle, if necessary.Stage charges at the kettle as required.When available, may be assigned to utility job function as required.Operate forklift as instructed by supervision or as required to perform job duties.Keep equipment and assigned work area clean and in order.During the course of performing job duties, must be able to prevent/contain chemical spills in order to ensure employee safety and protection of the environment. Perform any and all supplemental duties involving the use of common skills while performing normal job functions.

Qualification:

Must be physically able to perform job duties as specified above. Must climb stairs and ladders, use hand tools & jackhammer, shovel, push & pull various non-powered material handling equipment, operate valves, and operate forklift in a safe manner.
Prior Kettle operation experience preferred
Reactor experience preferred
Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled shifts
Basic math skills
Ability to follow written and verbal direction
Attention to detail
Ability to life up to 50 lbs.

Details:
Full-time,Midnight shift position, Monday-Friday 11:45pm-7:45am (Monday shift starts 11:45pm Sunday evening). 40 hours per week (Some Overtime time and one-half plus +3.5% shift diff. on base rate). Benefits start at 30 days. 401K starts at 90 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Sumitomo Bakelite North America Holding Inc., and all its affiliate companies, is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, familial status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.