Chemical Process Operator

The role of the Chemical Process Operator is to produce finished bulk product for Packaging ensuring safe operations, product quality, on time delivery and the efficiency of Processing Operation.

- Follow detailed written methods, instructions and formula for mixing, blending and compounding specific ingredients in precise amounts for the manufacture of consumer and industrial products.

- distinguish between various raw materials by proper labels and physical properties during batching

- Prepares and makes ready all materials for manufacturing. Monitors change of temperature, pressure, visual appearance, physical changes and other significant developments which serve as an indication of process progress.

- Fill out a batch sheet complete with all necessary data including but not limited to weight of each add, time of completion with date and testing results.

- Able to communicate any change or discrepancy to equipment or batches on time, clearly and effectively across the team

- Perform routine physical or chemical tests necessary for adjustment and provide samples of finished product to Quality Assurance for testing and approval.

- Maintain working knowledge of all pipelines, connections, valves, storage and location of all equipment necessary for this operation.

- Maintain clean work areas, cleans manufacturing and storage tanks, all lines and all other equipment, using steam and various cleaning agents as required.

- Monitor machinery and equipment to assure it is operating properly and make minor mechanical adjustments when necessary. Perform routine preventative maintenance. Contact the proper authority for major adjustments or repair.

- Fill BMT's as required with proper packaging and labeling materials or manufacturing orders requesting raw materials.

- Assist Raw Material Operator with receiving all bulk raw materials delivered by rail cars or tank trucks in Tank Farm.

- Assist in taking inventory as needed (daily, weekly, and annual).

- Work as a fully participating member of a self-managed work team running the day to day Processing business with direction from the Processing Lead.

- Hazardous Waste Operation (HAZWOPER ) training and certification required (provided by company)

- Mandatory member of Spill Response Team - may require use of respirator; based on level of HAZWOPER Cert.

- Understands and is accountable for full compliance with RB local and Global EHS Policies and programs (i.e., PPE, HAZCOM, Lockout Tag Out, process safety, DEP, TCPA, etc.)

- Participation in EHS programs (i.e., Behavior Safety Observations, near miss reporting, etc.)

- Accurate and timely completion of Inspections, reports and forms required to comply with EHS rules and regulations

- Where required, additional EHS training such as Hazardous Waste and/or HAZWOPER. Training will be provided in order for the employee to fulfill the requirement of his/her position.

- Participate when needed in EHS internal/external audits and/or regulatory inspections

- Active participation during incident investigations and promoting all safety activities/events

- Understands and is accountable for following: all Quality, GMP, and cleaning standards and guidelines

- Follows current work instruction and ensures adherence to the Quality Control Plan and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

- Chemical Process Operator regularly works an eight (8) hrs weekday schedule or a twelve (12) hour weekend shift - overtime (including weekend work) is common and required.

- Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed.

- Frequent lifting of tools and equipment up to 50lbs. is required.

- Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, turning in performance of duties.

- Walking, standing and climbing stairs and crossovers are common.

- Work is indoors/outdoors and temperatures are seasonably normal for indoor factory/production and outdoor Tank Farm operations.

- 1+ years of relevant work experience in a Chemical Processing environment

- Black Seal License and relevant experience in High Pressure Boiler Operations is desired.

- Must be able to work any shift, weekends and mandatory overtime as needed

- Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, accuracy, work standards, initiative and managing work

- Must have strong communication skills and command of English, both verbal and written

- Strives for Continuous Learning to Keep Skills up-to-date (including Black Seal Boiler License)

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.

We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.

You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.