Chemical Operator - Ashland Inc
PARLIN, NJ 08859
About the Job
Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?
Are you always solving?
Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.
Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Operator to join our Ashland LLC business at our Parlin, NJ. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to Production Manager.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Must follow all safety rules, regulations, operating procedures, work instructions, and corporate/plant policies & laws at all times
- Correctly fill out and maintain all paperwork that is used in conjunction with specific tasks
- Performs batch and continuous operations as needed to produce finished product
- Performs material handling operations; including being able to operate a fork truck
- Safely prepares equipment for maintenance operations
- Maintain proper housekeeping/cleaning in area to ensure a safe working environment at all times
- Operating process equipment to proper specifications by following established procedures and instructions
- Safely handle numerous solid, liquid, and gas materials used in the production process by following established procedures and instructions. This includes maintaining all logs and paperwork associated with the production process
- Safely operate all process equipment used in the production of the finished product
- Perform handling and storage of hazardous waste materials properly and responsibility, while being trained in emergency procedures in the event of a hazardous spill during storage or transportation. Have knowledge of labels and containers for use with hazardous waste materials
- Perform introductory and recurring training covered by regulatory and corporate requirements
- Perform other duties as required
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- High school diploma
- Ability to work rotating shifts (7 days a week), holidays, and overtime when necessary
- Two years of Industrial experience is required
- Applicant chosen must be able to pass physical requirements of the job
- Demonstrated good troubleshooting and communication skills (written & verbal)
- Experience with DCS or other computer control systems
- Able to work in a unionized facility
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
- Chemical manufacturing experience
In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.
Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.