Entry Level Chemical Operator - Carpentersville
Polynt Carpentersville is a chemical manufacturing company with global headquarters in Italy and America's HQ in Carpentersville. We are one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of specialties, intermediates, and composites for the industrial, transportation, and construction markets.
Entry Level Chemical Operator responsibilities include :
- Read and interpret batch tickets to identify the correct raw materials in the correct quantities
- Pick raw materials from the warehouse and transport to the staging area via fork truck
- Verify picked materials are correct in partnership with Reactor Operator
- Charge powdered raw materials to reactor via manway while wearing full PPE (Uniform, Tyvek suit, full-face respirator, hardhat, cut resistant gloves + chemical resistant gloves)
- Charging activities are very physical as batch sizes range from 20,000lbs to 100,000lbs and summer temperatures are high
- Clean area after charge and dispose of used packaging to dumpster
Work Schedule :
Polynt runs a 24 / 7 operation with 12hr rotating shift schedule (outlined below)Day / Night Rotation : 6 weeks dayshift and 6 weeks nightshift, repeat12hr schedule : 6 : 30 7 : 00; 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off; with built in OTExample 14 day schedule : Tue / Wed (on); Thurs / Fri (off); Sat / Sun / Mon (on); Tue / Wed (off); Thurs / Fri (on); Sat / Sun / Mon (off); repeatDaily Job Expectations :
Work safely and follow all policies and proceduresIdentify and report unsafe conditions immediatelyCheck equipment for unsafe unusual conditions and correct or report findings to maintenanceFollow all site safety policies and wear appropriate PPEPerform daily utility rounds and aide in basic troubleshooting of equipmentEnsure that Routine Job Tasks are completedMaintain a clean and orderly work areaContinuously focus on teamwork, communication, and doing your best to do a good jobParticipate on the Safety Action CommitteeRoutine Job Expectations :
Demonstrate good teamwork skills in performing all job functionsCommunicate openly with Department Managers, Team Managers, and Production AssistantSupport company policies and programsPerform other duties as designated by Team ManagerFollow all company and department proceduresUse all computer-based systems as required by job dutiesKnow safety equipment location and useWork overtime as needed to cover the requirements of the shiftComplete special projects as described by Production Manager / Production AssistantThis job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using standard required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.