Polymer Process Operator 1

Company Overview:

We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!

In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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Position Details:

• Title: Polymer Process Operator
• Schedule: Team C: 5:45 am - 6:00 pm - Saturday through Monday
• Ideal Candidates: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical production environment with prior forklift experience.
• Location: Cherry Hill, NJ (08002)
• Salary Range: $30.00-$32.00 hourly, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, shift differential.

Position Overview and Expectations

The Reactor Operator receives assignments from Shift Supervisors, Process Engineer and/or Department Manager via notes in the logs, other written correspondence or personally. Work will also be reviewed and approved by this same group. S/he has high standards regarding quality and maximizing productivity.

Essential Functions

• Read batch cards and record all information required, both written and electronically within the ERP systems

• Measure amounts of products or weights of filled containers to ensure conformance to specifications

• Mix ingredients according to specified procedures and formulas

• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, blenders, pumps, compressors, etc.

• May operate PLC control systems

• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation

• Monitor and control temperatures

• Monitor and control rotating equipment

• Monitor and control pressures

• Measure mass

• Monitor and control mass/volumetric flow

• Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules.

• Reads gauges and charts and records all data/work in required log(s)

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions

• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products

• Responds quickly to process upsets to prevent production and quality losses, safety hazards, and OSHA-EPA violations

• Completes batch paperwork and maintains accurate inventory through cycle counts and proper electronic and physical transactions

• Collects "in-process" samples for quality control testing

• Understands how process variables affect product quality; identify and correct situations which may lower product quality

Cleaning of processing equipment, including lines, parts and vessels/tanks, etc.

• Performs routine inspection of equipment, such as pumps, mixers, agitators, compressors, etc. and record data as required

• Using hand tools, trouble-shoots and performs minor repairs on specific machines

• Replaces damaged or worn parts such as changing filters and other minor maintenance task as needed/requested

• Prepares equipment for maintenance following company established procedures

• Conducts Confined Space Entry as needed

• Reports any mechanical issues immediately to Supervisor

• Understands and routinely practices cGMP, FDA and Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations

• Safely operates overhead equipment such as jib and bridge cranes

• Maintains good attendance and covers for others in their absence

• Additional duties/ad hoc projects as assigned/requested by management

EHS

• Adheres to wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment at all times
• Maintains the highest level of housekeeping
• Understands and complies with all written safety, health and environmental procedures
• Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions
• Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs
• Performs required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental functions such as completing forms, checklists and log sheets

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend; kneel and climb; and lift/move up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. In addition, must be able to maneuver and move 30 to 55 gallon drums or up to 450 pounds utilizing the proper drum material handling equipment provided and/or proper techniques.
• Work Environment: This position requires one to work in a manufacturing facility. There is a moderate level of noise, heat, cold, dust, and dirt. Employee frequently works near moving mechanical equipment and chemicals and will be exposed to varying temperatures.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership capabilities
• Mechanical capability/aptitude
• 2 years' forklift experience with certification
• 2 years' reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience, preferably in a batch environment

Desired Skills

• 1 year of forklift experience with certification
• 2-4 years of reactor or similar manufacturing operator experience

Education

• High School Graduate or GED