TRCC ยท 2 weeks ago
Reactor Operator - RST
Dalton, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $23/hr
0+ years expTRCC is currently hiring for a reactor operator at their RST facility. The role involves making batches of surfactants, polymers, and dispersions, packaging materials, and operating lift trucks as necessary to move raw materials around the facility.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Employee must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical
Proper labeling of drums, bags and super sacks
Ensure that quantities are in line with batch ticket
Work on a mezzanine that is approximately 12 feet off the ground with safety rail
Climb industrial stairs (open in back) with handrail to mezzanine surface
Receive and review production schedule from Production Manager at the start of shift
Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch
Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis
Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate
Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness
Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner
Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch
Stage raw materials according to specifications
Produce Batches
Actively monitor batch process via monitors and adjust controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages as necessary. Address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner
Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention
Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process
Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality
Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards
Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPE
Report any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner
Crosstrain when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits, and approval is received
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Employee must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical
Proper labeling of drums, bags and super sacks
Ensure that quantities are in line with batch ticket
Work on a mezzanine that is approximately 12 feet off the ground with safety rail
Climb industrial stairs (open in back) with handrail to mezzanine surface
Receive and review production schedule from Production Manager at the start of shift
Review production Batch Sheets and SOPs prior to beginning each batch
Pull samples from vessels and sample port for lab analysis
Ensure equipment is clean and prepared to operate
Verify reactor integrity and cleanliness
Report any issues with equipment in a timely manner
Verify inventory levels to ensure there is adequate inventory available to produce batch
Stage raw materials according to specifications
Produce Batches
Actively monitor batch process via monitors and adjust controls, temperature, pressure, vacuum, gages as necessary. Address and report any deviations or concerns in a timely manner
Visually inspect equipment and notify maintenance department and supervisor of issues that require attention
Upon each batch completion ensure the equipment is clean and ready to be used for next batching process
Ensure Batch Sheets are completed properly, by recording raw material name and lot number(s) used, temperatures, pressures, vacuum involved in processing material, time for each processing step, time for QC approval, batch yield (pounds produced, and packaging), volume of waste generated and review for accuracy and quality
Document and report any batch issues and/or concerns in a timely manner
Maintain process area and general work area organized, clean and free of safety hazards
Follow company policies and safety guidelines at all times, including the use of PPE
Report any safety hazards and/or concerns in a timely manner
Crosstrain when assigned and if not assigned, when time permits, and approval is received
Perform other duties as assigned
Must have the ability to understand and apply safe handling procedures of all materials used in a production area, and ability to understand SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and batch sheets
Must have the ability to apply general understanding to carry out written and verbal instructions
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to navigate through multiple screens effectively
Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and compute ratio, rate, and percentages
Must be able to handle pressure and think clearly in all situations
Must be organized and able to multitask effectively
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely
Must have initiative and the ability to work in a team-environment
Lift truck experience or the ability to learn to drive a lift truck
High School Diploma, preferred
Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of previous experience in compounding or reactor operations working in a production manufacturing environment
Prolonged periods standing, climbing steps, working at heights greater than 15 feet on a mezzanine
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds while lifting, pushing, or pulling
Ability to pass a respirator certification and wear appropriate respiratory protective equipment as necessary
Work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperatures
Work in an environment where there can be unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements
Benefits
Medical (3 plans offered)
Dental (2 plans offered)
Vision
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
401(k) matching (upon hire)
Paid time available
Company
TRCC
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, US, our company began as a supplier of latex to the emerging tufted carpet and rug industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Nolan
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Mark Cline
Chief Operations Officer
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