Chemical Operator Position Available In Northampton, Pennsylvania

Chemical Operator 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Easton, PA 18044 Chemical Operator – 12 hour Overnights 7:00pm to 7:30am 4 days on one week and 3 days on next week. Every other weekend availability Contract with Direct Hire Opportunity Globally Renowned Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company has immediate openings for Chemical/Production Operators to join their team! Come aboard one of the FASTEST growing manufacturing companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows operating procedures, rules and instructions to work in a safe fashion; is familiar with and understands all relevant procedures Participates in 5S and SFTI in the Manufacturing department Assists in troubleshooting automation and operational issues Enter SAP data real-time on all production processes Submit work orders and coordinates work with Maintenance Report alarms and take appropriate action Achieve manufacturing schedule and production goals Responsible for producing manufacturing batch records that are completed and accurate utilizing both electronic and manually recorded data Ensure manufacturing area and control systems are audit ready at all times with up to date documentation and a clean and organized environment Cooperates with management and colleagues on site to provide a safe and healthy working environment Reports all personal injuries, near misses, and accidents, however minor, to their supervisor and reports each in WSO Understands and performs work activities in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) (21 CFR 210 & 211) in all areas of business where the cGMPs apply. Runs reactors, distillation columns, filters, and molecular sieves Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of chemicals. Handles highly hazardous chemicals in drums, totes, trucks, cylinders, or bulk tanks Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls (when directed) to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment. Takes samples and submits to Quality Control for analysis Adjusts the pH of discharged water as required Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustments or lubrication. Records operations and maintenance actions taken on production records. Sweeps, mops, dusts, polishes, waxes, paints, etc. as needed in accordance with the housekeeping schedule, and documents all cleaning accordingly Operates forklift and pallet jack Assists other functional departments when needed including: Maintenance, Packaging, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality Control, etc.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Schedule:

12 hour shift Weekend availability

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Chemical or Pharmaceutical Plant:

2 years (Required)

Manufacturing:

2 years (Required) Working with hazardous chemicals: 2 years (Preferred) strong math skills: 2 years (Required)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred)

Pharmaceutical:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Easton, PA 18044 (Required)

Work Location:

In person