Job Description

• Carry out prescribed checks of all operating equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform lab analysis as needed to verify that product specifications are maintained.
• Maintain proper records and logs of activities and operating conditions.
• Maintenance and upkeep of the process equipment and operating areas.
• Reporting of mechanical problems to Shift Supervisor.
• Dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling of process equipment at prescribed intervals to ensure quality production control.
• Maintain proper housekeeping duties in the assigned operating areas.
• Work rotating shifts. Work specified overtime as needed to provide adequate staffing.
• Crosstrain in all operating areas to achieve proficiency in any area assigned.
• Follow all established safety procedures for safe operation of equipment and handling of chemicals.
• Assist with any plant-wide operational duties as specified by the Shift Lead/ Supervisor.
• Coordinate and work with maintenance department personnel to ensure timely repairs and revisions to process equipment when needed. This includes issuing of work permits, isolation of equipment-LOTO, returning equipment to service, and securing all required authorizations and clearances to carry out these activities.
• Coordination with the Quality Control Lab to ensure needed samples are supplied and that proper reaction to results is taken.
• Work with the packaging area during operation to ensure final product is acceptable for shipment to customers.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve issues that may develop, in a timely manner.
• Qualified operators will be expected to train other operators on unit operations.

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