South Bend, IN - Hourly Range $27 - $38 + Bonus
Job Brief
The Process Operator is jointly responsible for ensuring production targets are being maintained while meeting all quality parameters for the finished product.
Responsibilities
- Routinely review the operation of the plant to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Participate in projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Control plant activities thru the distributed control system (DCS)
- Maintain adequate records of key production variables such as production volume, yield, plant uptime, utility consumption, etc., on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required
- Communicate directly with QA/QC laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures
- Sample and test process streams as required by the QA/QC program and procedures
- Understand and implement start-up and shut-down procedures for given area or areas
- Maintain QA/QC records
- Understand and interpret QA/QC results and take appropriate action when required.
- Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
- Perform preventive maintenance activities as required
- Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
- Experience working with a Distributed Control System (DCS) preferred
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment
- Able to work rotating 12 hour shift schedules
- Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to, walking up and down stairs/ladders, working at heights and carrying up to 50 pounds