Chemical Production Operator

Chemical Production Operator (R&D Department)

Location: New Castle, DE
Job Type: Permanent
12 Hour Rotating Shifts
** Must have chemical experience

The Production Operator must be responsible to perform all manufacturing activities
within all EHS, quality, and corporate guidelines. The operator is independently responsible for manufacturing activities and priorities, following all appropriate training programs, complying with all documentation within the department (i.e. SOPs, process logs), and effectively communicating with other operators, as well as supervision and other departments. In addition, the Production Operator will
perform routine manufacturing cleanouts and equipment changeovers, monitor in process and post batch data, and operate the process control systems to effectively run the plant. A strong understanding of the process chemistry and equipment, including potential problem analysis, is critical to ensuring high quality dispersion is produced in a safe and cost effective manner.

This position reports to the Work Station Manager.

The Production Operators will work rotating shifts to support 24/7 manufacturing.

Essential Requirements:
* 2 to 5 yrs manufacturing experience preferably within a chemical environment
* Proven ability and desire to learn new processes and operate them independently and correctly.
* Strong understanding of EHS requirements associated with chemical manufacturing
* Experience using Standard Work Processes along with Operational Discipline Principles
* Good understanding of GMP with regard to printing ink and dispersion manufacturing
* Solid basis of knowledge in Continuous Improvement tools and problem solving
* Demonstrated teamwork skills and actions.
* Effectively manage conflict, be continuously alert, proactive and capable of responding to any problems that occur within the range of responsibility. This includes prompt & effective action in abnormal situations to minimize product loss or personal injury.
* Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
* Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations as required by the process instructions to ensure accurate additions of raw materials.
* Ability to learn and effectively use automation systems such as PLC, HMI panels, etc. to operate the process.
* Basic knowledge of MS Office and other computer tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and other computer based tasks

Desirable Skills:
* Understanding of Quality Systems and ISO registrations
* Batch production experience
* Process control and HMI usage familiarity
* Experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, filters, mills, centrifuge, packout equipment

*** Qualified Candidates, please contact: Sarah Bartel ***
Email Resume To: sbartel@synerfac.com
Phone: (302) 276-7018

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