Adhesives Production Operator

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Proper operation of transfer controls, PLC systems, pneumatic, and electrical equipment for the offloading of raw materials. Unload bulk raw materials and intermediates from bulk to storage or packages. Sampling of incoming raw materials and water testing raw material for batches. Performs analysis as Viscosity, NCO%, solid content and Moisture test for polyols as needed. Reads batch and operating instructions associated for the preparation of raw material. Differentiation of raw material through product family for usage of the proper portable pump or flexible hose. Selects correct portable equipment for different product line and raw material families. Loads raw material in the reactors through bulk storage or package containers. Prepares re-work and partials containers in ovens for upcoming batches. Loads re-work and partials package in the reactors. Uses the proper checklist to track raw material charging. Judges and performs adjustments to the batch as needed. Proper preparation of package material (labels, tight the bung and cap, clean drums and totes, seals of drums and totes) and store it in the proper building. Re-packages finished goods for customers shipments. Recognizes and documents abnormal operating conditions with proper response. Maintains plant cleanliness to Coim's housekeeping standards. Performs physical Cycle Count. Maintains daily logs and records as instructed. Assists in training newer operators. Participates in all safety related activities and meetings. Participates on investigative teams and site group initiatives (e.g. PHAs, PSSR, etc). Responsible of maintaining the boiler log and managing the boiler operator schedule (optional through the black seal boiler certification)

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ SKILLSET

A high school diploma or GED is required. Additional (not required) value adding skills/experience: Experience in chemical manufacturing environment. Experience as Batch-maker, Blender, or Control Room Operator Experience with ERP software (SAP, Navision, etc.) Forklift experience Black Seal Boiler License Yard Jockey truck experience

COMPETENCIES/CORE SKILLS

Must have: Some experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, etc.) Good written and verbal communication skills Good working knowledge of plant equipment, operations, and processes in assigned operating unit. Understanding of basic chemistry, for products made in assigned production areas. Ability to read basic parameters, including: temperature, pressure and mixer speed. The Adhesives Production Operator performs all tasks essential in the preparation, reaction, and storage of finished products and raw materials utilizing reactors, storage tanks, pumps, and other equipment specific to Coim's manufacturing units. Primary duties will involve charging raw materials to reactor; processing batches and packaging completed batches; obtaining samples and performing analysis; receiving raw material through tank truck; operate transfer sequences on

SACDA PLC

system. This candidate conducts all processing operations ensuring all work is performed in a safe, orderly, and clean fashion.