Advanced Chemical Operator 2nd Shift [3pm-11:30pm]

Michelman
Cincinnati, OH
Category Engineering
Job Description
Advanced Chemical Operators at Michelman manufacture specialty chemical batches using a range of equipment while following standard operating procedures and ensuring safety, environmental, and quality requirements. They work independently, model strong compliance, and provide informal support to peers.

Requirements

  • Act as equipment and area owner, maintaining ownership over assigned equipment.
  • Ensure readiness of utilities for unit operation (e.g., heat exchanger, hot-water-on-demand).
  • Follow SOPs to safely operate equipment including reactors, kettles, mixers, pumps, filtration, forklifts, and utilities.
  • Load, unload, and package materials per instructions, completing all documentation.
  • Manufacture batches per work orders and adjust as needed to meet specifications.
  • Monitor and interpret process parameters, record data in real time, and escalate abnormal conditions or trends.
  • Operate process systems (e.g., extruders, packaging lines, wastewater treatment, boiler) in compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
  • Participate in shift handoffs and daily tier meetings to support production continuity.
  • Perform equipment calibrations in accordance with gauge standards.
  • Record inventory transactions accurately in ERP.
  • Support product trials and help refine batch procedures.
  • Use checklists to perform equipment changeovers, line clearances, and task verifications.
  • Use checklists to prepare and perform equipment cleaning and/or sanitization, changeovers, line clearances, and task verifications.
  • Verify raw material identity, lot codes, and quantities before staging for production.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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