Mix Tank Operator at Ascent Industries Co

Cleveland, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Batch chemical processing, Safety compliance, Equipment operation, Good housekeeping, Production documentation, Math calculations, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Material handling, Reactor operation, Pump operation, Lift truck operation, Scale operation, Respirator usage

Industry

Holding Companies

Description

Job Posting TitleMix Tank Operator Job Description Duties and Responsibilities: The Mix Tank Operator is responsible for operating batch chemical processing systems in a safe, efficient, and clean manner. The duties of the Mix Tank Operator are primarily limited to the production of batches in steam heated and water-cooled atmospheric mix tanks. Principle Duties: 1. Ensuring the SAFETY of their work and avoiding incidents and accidents involving equipment processes and work areas to which this Operator is assigned by: b. Knowing and complying with all company safety policies and procedures. c. Wearing all prescribed personal protective equipment. d. Paying close attention to their own and fellow operators’ work activities in order to identify and avoid all hazardous behaviors and techniques. e. Attending all safety training. f. Participating in and/or providing information for all corrective and preventative actions involving processes to which they are assigned. g. Immediately reporting all hazardous conditions to the Production Manager. 2. Ensuring personal READINESS to carry out projects and tasks assigned to this Operator by: a. Knowing and complying with all attendance policies and procedures. b. Assuring the cleanliness of equipment and facilities (Good Housekeeping). c. Obtaining and verifying necessary materials and supplies and returning any remaining materials to the proper location. d. Following exactly, all work order instructions and procedures. e. Carrying out assignments with a willing and positive attitude. f. Reporting any questions to the Shift Supervisor or management without delay. g. Assisting with physical inventories as directed. 3. Ensuring COST expectations are met or exceeded in processes assigned to this Operator by: a. Work to maximize productivity and to avoid wasting production time. b. Working to maximize process yields and to avoid wasting materials and supplies. 4. Ensuring QUALITY expectations are met or exceeded in processes assigned to this Operator by: a. Carefully following all Standard Operating procedures, Work Instructions and tasks contained in the Quality Management System. b. Being informed of process/product specifications and ensuring their work conforms to them. c. Operating and handling equipment in a proper manner to avoid damage/deterioration. d. Fully documenting operating data, activities and events on appropriate forms and records. e. Giving professional care to the appearance of all product packages/labeling, customer reports/paperwork, housekeeping and any other item that represents Ascent to the customer or regulatory agencies. f. Reporting without delay any inaccuracies or problems with written procedures, forms and records. 5. Ensuring TIMELINESS of activities assigned to this Operator by: a. Knowing and following the production/shipment priorities assigned to them. b. Meeting or beating schedules for completion of processes/tasks. c. Reporting production problems or schedule deviations without unnecessary delay. d. Verifying that materials used agree with work orders and are in accordance with company instructions and any deviation reported to the supervisor prior to use. 6. Performing other duties as assigned by the appropriate manager. Basic Qualifications: * A High School Diploma or equivalent certificate * At least one year of related work experience * Good communication skills * Ability to perform certain math calculations related to production * Careful attention to detail * Normal/corrected vision and hearing * Ability to distinguish temperatures by touch * Ability to wear full-face respirator * Ability to directly handle up to 600-pound drums and 50-pound bags * Ability to use all equipment including reactors, pumps, lift trucks, scales and other related equipment The working environment will be reasonable clean and comfortable; however, wet, and dusty conditions will be encountered at times, as will exposure to low temperatures in winter and high temperatures in summer. Sensitivity or allergies to various chemicals and/or aerosols will require close evaluation.

Responsibilities

The Mix Tank Operator is responsible for operating batch chemical processing systems in a safe, efficient, and clean manner. Duties include following production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and documenting all operating data.