Job Opportunity
Chemical Process Technician - Entry Level
Decatur, Alabama United States (US)
INEOS Styrolution America LLC
We Have Great Chemistry
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The Position: Chemical Process Technician - Entry Level
This entry level position has responsibilities of loading hopper cars and trucks including operation and maintenance of associated equipment, while acquiring necessary skills to advance through the Operations Progression System to a minimum of Tech Level 3 within the expected time required and accomplished while following SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, and Life Saving Rules.
What you will do:
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Skills Acquisition and Learning
- Commit to learn, understand, support, and participate in the site SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, Life Saving Rules, and AsCare programs
- Participate in self-driven and departmental training to progress through the Operations Progression System
- Complete yearly mandatory training and modules
- Adhere to all procedures, policies, and guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s skills classification of work.
Loading, Testing, Equipment Maintenance, and Production
- Perform production unit responsibilities to achieve scheduled production and daily activities
- Load / unload hopper cars and trucks, perform rail switches
- Operate all associated equipment - e.g., bins/transfer systems, shuttle wagon, fork truck, etc.
- Assist preparation of equipment for maintenance and permit management
- Maintain detailed and accurate written records
Team Participation
- Interact effectively in a team-oriented culture with multi-functional teams to achieve business results
- Participate in effective shift turnover
- Identify/troubleshoot related process issues and work toward solutions
- Preserve high standards of housekeeping
- Communicate effectively by radio, email, telephone, and face-to-face
What you will bring:
Level of Education, Technical Skills, and Experience:
- High School diploma, GED at a minimum
- College, college level, or technical certification achievement preferred
- Chemical or manufacturing plant experience required
- Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
- Basic understanding and respect of the importance of safety, health, and environmental concepts
- Complete and maintain Forklift Driving certification
Physical demands:
MUST BE ABLE TO:
- Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
- Work inside and outside in all seasons
- Frequently walk, ascend and descend stairs or caged ladders to heights up to 85 feet
- Push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, kneel/crouch/crawl and utilize fine motor dexterity
- See written documents and computer screens
- Always be alert, able to concentrate on the task, not impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol), or any other condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgment
The Location: This opportunity is located in Decatur, Alabama United States (US)
What We Offer You
- Above-market compensation includes performance-related pay and bonuses
- Career development, job progression, and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment, paid vacation, and sick time
- A comprehensive health benefits package with low premiums to support employee wellbeing
- Retirement savings with company match plus contributions
- Fitness reimbursement to encourage employees to stay healthy and active
Our Company
- No. 1 global leader in styrenics: Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard, and Styrenic Specialties
- 3,600 employees worldwide
- 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
- Customers in 106 countries
- 6 billion EUR in 2021
We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.
All the best,
The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team
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