Chemical Process Operator

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry. There are approximately 95 employees at the Hanover location. The Hanover Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to York, PA, Gettysburg, PA and the Maryland border.

Position Overview:

Through the operation and maintenance of appropriate systems, ensure that a) cans are properly cleaned and wash coated, b) water effluent released from the plant meets regulatory criteria for water quality and c) coolant/lubricant used in can formation meets specifications. This position is scheduled on a 4/12 schedule. The hours for this position are 5am-5pm with mandatory overtime as needed. The hourly rate of pay is $30.88.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain the washer/wash coat system Operate and maintain coolant filtration system Monitor and operate wastewater treatment system. Perform process quality checks, standardize and maintain lab equipment and instruments. Prepare manifests for non-hazardous solid waste removal. Prepare dumpster for waste disposal. Monitor and operate deionized water system and reverse osmosis system. Check water hardness and inspect water softening equipment. Collect, measure, document, and manage spoilage in the washer area. Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of waste treatment area, washer and coolant areas. Participate in periodic maintenance of equipment and direct team members from other areas in cleaning of wastewater treatment room, coolant system, and can washer. Assist in chemical inventory control by communicating usage and anticipated needs to applicable leadership team member, Manufacturing Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager. Communicate maintenance needs to applicable leadership team member, Manufacturing Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager Document activities in logbooks to provide communication to other team members. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following: Minimum Requirements Understand statistics and quality specifications. Ability to read and interpret monitoring gauges and controllers. Understand chemical handling procedures, including use of SDS, P.P.E., storage and disposal requirements. Basic knowledge of pumps and operations of fluid handling systems. Basic mechanical and computer skills. Basic math calculation abilities Able to work alternate work schedules including overtime, voluntary and mandatory, based on business needs Preferred Requirements High School Education/GED Understanding of pH, metal solubility, conductivity, refractive index, ion exchange, basic fluid dynamics and flow diagrams. Understand concentration calculations. Class "D" wastewater operator certification preferred Working knowledge and knowledge of the theory of operation, function, location, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the following systems: Wastewater treatment system: Systems control panels and programming/alarms Bulk storage area Can washer/wash coater/ovens Reverse Osmosis System DI System Coolant systems Competencies Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach Ability to work independently or with a team Must be able to look at new solutions and "think outside the box"

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Generally, works in a plant environment but may be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic. The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is frequently loud. What Crown Offers You Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees The opportunity to build a meaningful career Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging! Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.