Chemical Operator 2nd Shift [3pm-11:30pm]

**General Summary**

Safely and efficiently operate all equipment necessary to manufacture atmospheric emulsions, reactor batches, pilot batches, and cold-blend products. This position is also responsible for performing quality control testing and packaging product for shipment to customers.

**Primary Responsibilities**

+ Communicate with Shift Team Leaders and Production Engineer regarding safety, production, quality, or any other operational issue

+ Manufacture batches in accordance with all safety, quality, and efficiency standards by following work orders and verbal directions

+ Safely and efficiently operate reactors, emulsion kettles, Cowles mixers, homogenizers, heat exchangers, pumps, filtration devices, automated packing stations, forklifts, and other equipment related to the manufacture of chemicals

+ Correct packaging of finished goods into pails, drums or totes as required.

+ Use equipment to monitor pressure, temperature, and other hazardous conditions

+ Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

+ Maintain a safe and environmentally compliant work environment by following all safety guidelines and promoting continuous training and compliance

+ Maintain a clean workplace in accordance with 5S protocol

+ Oversee and participate in new and refresher training applicable to an individuals job requirements

+ Assist in the prevention of quality problems and the establishment of solutions for existing issues

+ Work with Quality Assurance to help resolve customer complaints and production quality issues

+ Training new operators as needed

**Other**

+ Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

+ Good communication skills to help with the shift transitions

+ Must be capable of wearing necessary PPE when required

+ Ability to work in a team environment

+ Ability to work in a normal factory environment, including enclosed spaces, and exposure to various hazards

+ Unpredictable Business hours due to peaks and ebbs in customer demands

**Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

+ Ability to work overtime and weekends when required

+ Climb stairs, stand for extended periods of time, and safely lift up to 55 lbs

+ Able to physical maneuver drums up to 600lbs on to and off a pallet

+ Drag and stow hoses that can weigh up to 35 lbs

+ Frequent bending, lifting and ascending/descending stairs and step ladders

+ Constant standing during the shift

+ Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time

+ Able to operate forklift safely

+ Pass agility, drug and pulmonary function tests and physical exam

+ Show proficiency in the operation of all necessary equipment

+ Able to multi-task in an environment often subject to various demands and need for quick decisions

**Education and Experience**

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Minimum of five years experience in chemical manufacturing environment, batch operation preferred

**Work Hours**

Michelmans standard work hours for this role are subject to shift

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

**About Michelman**

Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelmans environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive, and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.

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