Chemical Process Operator I

Set-up and operate chemical process equipment, and ensure the equipment is working efficiently and producing quality materials.

Day to Day Role

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Set up, start, adjust, test, diagnose, troubleshoot and properly shut down chemical process equipment in accordance with schedules and specifications
• Operate and control the chemical process of transforming raw material into the finished product, ensuring quality and consistency
• Monitor process area and process equipment
• Make chemical additions as needed
• Test final product to ensure compliance with specifications
• Perform general preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. fill lube lines, lube chain rails, grease guns, etc.) as required
• Maintain documentation and reports as required
• Promptly notify the Maintenance Department of any maintenance required
• Notify supervisor of significant deviations from normal operating conditions
• Perform processes in SAP as required

Core Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate must posess the following:

• One (1) year experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment or equivalent technical school or apprentice experience
• Previous plant production software experience required
• Math skills to include simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Familiar with and ability to convert decimals to fractions or vice versa
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic problems including knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment (PIT)
• Ability to obtain and maintain PIT certification
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• SAP experience
• One (1) year experience working with chemical processing equipment
• Six (6) months material handling or PIT experience
• Technical school or apprenticeship experience

Overview:Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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