Process Operator

Job Description

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
  
  

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