Chemical Operator

·      Load and monitor chemical reactions per SOP

·      Perform necessary maintenance on associated equipment

·      Package urethane batches as required per SOP

·      Complete job assignments per Lean manufacturing concepts

·      Accurately record system data as required per Lean standards

·      Physically able to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner

·      Minimum high school education some college preferred

·      Experience with loading and monitoring of chemical reactions requiring accurate additions to meet product specifications preferred.

·      Experience with vacuum systems will be viewed as a plus

·      Computer skills in Microsoft programs Excel and Word

·      Previous experience in Lean manufacturing environment

·      Ability to multi-task with emphasis on Safety and Quality

PHYSICAL DEMAND

EXPOSURE: DURATION, TYPE, FREQUENCY, INTENSITY

Walking

~50 to 60% of shift

·        To move between work areas

Standing

~50 to 80% of shift

·        On floor (concrete/metal), steps/ladders (throughout shift)

Balancing

~0 to 5% of shift

·        To climb or stand on a ladder while working at/above waist level or at/above shoulder level (as needed)

Climbing – stairs and ladders

~15 to 30% of shift

·        Up/down stairs to move between levels within building (up to 3 levels, approx. 20-125 steps) (throughout shift)

Laying Down

~0 to 2% of shift

·        Ground level or at ceiling height to install/remove pipes, fittings, and/or component parts (as needed)

Twisting

~0 to 10% of shift

·        May occur to access pipes/equipment in order to remove/install (as needed)

Squatting/Crouching/

Kneeling

~ 0 to 10% of shift

·        May occur to install/remove pipes, valves, fittings, drain lines/equipment, etc. (as needed throughout shift)

Bending

~0 to 30% of shift

·        May occur to access pipes/fittings/parts/equipment that are often located in areas with limited/restricted access to required location (i.e. at or near ceiling/ground level, along walls, between other pipe/equipment systems). In addition, crouching/squatting/twisting while reaching may be required to improve access (throughout shift)

Lifting/Lowering/

Carrying

~ 5 to 30% of shift

·        Of bags/pails of raw materials (can be in excess of 50 lbs.) (throughout shift)

·        Of empty 55-gallon drums (are in excess of 45 lbs.) (throughout shift)

PHYSICAL DEMAND

EXPOSURE: DURATION, TYPE, FREQUENCY, INTENSITY

Pushing/Pulling

~ 20 to 35% of shift

·        When using bung wrench to tighten/loosen drum plugs -3/4” and 2” bungs- (requires force/leverage)

( throughout shift)

·        When using small wrenches to tighten/loosen nuts/bolts ( requires force/leverage)

(throughout shift)

·        To ensure valves are opened/closed (requires force/leverage) (throughout shift)

·        When moving full 55-gallon drums (are in excess of 500 lbs.)

Gripping/Handling

Gripping/Handling

~ 20 to 35% of shift

·        Of various tools (e.g. wrenches) (throughout shift)

·        Of pipes (steel) variable lengths (up to 10 ft.)/variable diameter (1.5 to 2”) /variable weight (can be in excess of 100 lbs.) (as needed)

·        Of ladders to move throughout a building and/or throughout the facility (weight of ladders between 10 and 50 lbs.) ( as needed)

·        Of valves to stop/restore flow through pipes (as needed)

Reaching – below shoulder level

~ 30 to 50% of shift

·        To access valves, lever-lock drums (weigh in excess of 50 lbs.), etc. In addition, crouching/squatting/twisting while reaching may be required to improve access (throughout shift)

Reaching – above shoulder level

~ 5 to 10% of shift

·        To access forklift driving compartment (requires force leverage) (throughout shift)