Job Description
Client in Greendale IN seeking Bulk Plant Process Operator to work their 12 hours shifts in a plant that produces epsom salts. This is a temp to hire position. It requires rotating schedule -- Days for 8 weeks, then Nights for 8 weeks, then back to Days.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Process Assistant Operator takes direction from the Lead Operator, or designee on shift to shift basis, with general oversight of the Production Manager. Generally, the Process Operator is responsible for the smooth, continuous operation of the liquid side of the plant. This includes, but is not limited to, the digesters, crystallizers, storage areas, and to a lesser extent, filter presses.In addition, they will be responsible for building a strong culture, based on collaborative hands-on teamwork and continuous improvement in support of
"OUR HOUSE" initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Safety: - Wear eye protection at all times
- Wear steel toe shoes at all times
- Perform job functions in a safe manner
Production: - Maintain current training and functionality on all Material Handler duties
- Monitor and adjust digesters for optimal performance
- Monitor and adjust crystallizers for optimal performance
- Assist the Material Handler with running and cleaning the filter presses
- Reprocess salt, as needed
- Manage mud, brine and liquor tank levels
- Perform process level trouble shooting
- Keep the liquid side of the plant clean and safe
- Check percent solids in the discharge feed to the centrifuges
- Manage the production rate, as needed by the Lead Operator
- Other tasks, as defined by the Lead Operator, or designee
- Forklift certification
- Ability to lift 55-pound bags of salt (if moved to packing department)
- Ability to climb ladders, and work at on an elevated platform
- Ability to stand/walk for the majority of the shift
- Ability to work while wearing an acid resistant suit (only when running the transfer operation from trucks to tanks 2% of the time)
- Ability to work in hot, summer environments, and cold, winter environments
- Ability to work around steam, hot liquids, and acidic liquids safely
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or GED
- Basic mechanical aptitude/trouble shooting skills
- Basic understanding of cGMP and cGDP requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS : - Ability to lift 55-pound bags of salt (if moved to the packing area)
- Ability to climb ladders, and work on an elevated platform
- Ability to stand/walk for the majority of the shift
- Ability to work while wearing an acid resistant suit
- Ability to work in hot, summer environments, and cold, winter environments
- Ability to work around steam, hot liquids, and acidic liquids safely
The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will take place in various types of manufacturing environments as well as in outdoor settings. Prolonged standing, climbing, pulling and lifting of heavy objects may be included in the job tasks.
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $24.00 - $24.75 Per Hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Summer work, Shift work, Night shift,