Chemical Operator

*****Hours for this position are 3pm - 11:30pm M-F****

LOOKING FOR A CANDIDATE WITH CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Monitor and operate processes in the remanufacturing department

· Manage batch tickets and ProcessPro data entry for batch ticket postings and safely operate equipment to complete order / batch

· Perform material off-loading, handling, processing, and loading processes

· Ensure security of plant for weekend shutdown

· Work area cleanup and maintenance integrating Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to continuously improve cleanliness and appearance of work areas

· Routine equipment inspection and minor repair / maintenance

· Utilize Kanban principles to prevent unnecessary buildup of inventories in work areas; continuously strive to minimize inventory levels of all materials.

· Focus on continuous improvement, and communicate improvement ideas on a frequent basis to fuels supervisor

· Work smoothly with personnel from other departments, including laboratory, health and safety, other production departments, management, and all other employees of Gage.

· Remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious findings to area supervisors

· Operate plant vehicles, including hi-lo’s, drum pickers/squeezers, and yard switchers

· Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience):

· Ability to interact with a computer on a frequent basis

· Basic math skills (high school level)

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Must be able to function without direct supervision

· Chemical and hazardous material handling skills helpful

· Required to operate yard switcher and fork truck

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Climb ladders

· Able to lift up to 60 pounds

· Able to work in the outdoors for extended periods of time

· Able to wear an air purifying respirator and other safety equipment

· Able to drive powered industrial vehicles such as fork lifts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ferndale, MI 48220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Chemicals: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person