Production Operator/Operations Technician

What we offerYou will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees:https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/Production Operator/Operations Technician will carry out the activities involved in the manufacture of specialty chemicals. Employee must follow ISO and PSM procedures in all phases of production operations. Performs SAP functions in data entry and also performs laboratory analyses, as needed. Knowledge of IMDG and 49 CFR dangerous goods certification for shipment of materials. Follows established quality standards, Company safety standards and EHS policies at all times.Operation of reactors:Load and unload tank wagons and rail cars, both raw materials and finished productsPerform blending operations in storage tanksOperation of facility's reactors for batch operationsTransfer materials between vesselsPerform blending operations in storage tanksThe order of the Essential Functions does not reflect a level of importance or priority.Automatic and manual charging, sampling and controlling reaction and process vessels.Transferring raw materials from rail cars and tank trucks to storage tanks, unloading finished products to tote bins or drums as directed.Handling hazardous materials safely.Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records.Adhere to approved work instructions.Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions.General plant maintenance.Accepts responsibility for his or her own safety and health. Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment. Follows operating procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally protective workplace. Observes and reports all incidents and unsafe conditions. Takes an active interest in improving safety and environmental protection.Must work well within a team, have good common sense, and have a good attention to detail.REQUIREMENTSMinimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent required.Demonstrated ability to handle raw materials and finished products in a safe manner.Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator or SCBAAvailable to work 12-hour shifts (fixed days or nights), weekends, and holidays as scheduled.Operator forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.Demonstrate basic math skills and knowledge of computers.Physically able to work under SCBA and full PPE and must be physically capable to handle bags and drums of materialsYour ApplicationTo ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.Your Talent Acquisition Manager:Brittney Compton [C]Company isEvonik Corporation