Plant Chemical Operator Morris 1

Polynt is a chemical manufacturing company with global headquarters in Italy and America's HQ in Carpentersville, IL. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of specialties, intermediates, and composites for the industrial, transportation, and construction markets.

Polynt has been active in the production, sales, research and development of organic anhydrides and their derivatives for over 70 years. Visit Polynt.com to learn more about the company.

Benefits:

Company offers Medical including PPO, HSA, and FSA. As well as Vision, Dental, Long term disability insurance, Company paid short term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition reimbursement, and Company paid life insurance.

Entry Level Chemical Operator responsibilities include:

Read and interpret batch tickets to identify the correct raw materials in the correct quantities

Pick raw materials from the warehouse and transport to the staging area via fork truck

Accurately weighing and recording material charges and times on documents and in database (SAP)

Verify picked materials are correct in partnership with Reactor Operator

Charge base Polyester Resin and raw materials to blend tanks remotely (from control room) and manually to make finished product.

Loading finished product into tank trucks, drums, totes and other packaging types. While wearing full PPE (Uniform, Tyvek suit, full-face respirator, hardhat, cut resistant gloves + chemical resistant gloves)

Charging activities are very physical as batch sizes range from 20,000lbs to 100,000lbs and summer temperatures are high

Clean area after charge and dispose of used packaging to dumpster

Daily Job Expectations:

Work safely and follow all policies and procedures;

Attendance and punctuality

Identify and report unsafe conditions immediately;

Check equipment for unsafe unusual conditions and correct or report findings to maintenance;

Follow all site safety policies and wear appropriate PPE;

Perform daily utility rounds and aide in basic troubleshooting of equipment;

Ensure that Routine Job Tasks are completed;

Maintain a clean and orderly work area;

Continuously focus on teamwork, communication, and doing your best to do a good job;

Participate on the Safety Action Committee;

This job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using standard required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.93 to 35.36 hour

Expected hours: No more than 50 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Bonus opportunities

Differential pay

Hourly pay

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

Semiannual bonus

Yearly bonus

Schedule:

12 hour shift rotating

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Night Shift (Preferred)

Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Morris, IL 60450 (Required)

Work Location: In person