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Croda, Inc Shift Process Tech III in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania
Shift Process Tech III
Lamar, PA
Req 4255
Starting Rate of $32/hour!
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As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
Croda is seeking a Shift Process Technician III to operate complex process plants (including high hazard plants) and other site services to agreed standards by following site procedures and instructions.
Key Duties
To routinely follow written and verbal instructions to operate the plant(s), other site services & vehicle loading/unloading safely and efficiently. The detailed scope of role may vary between sites.
To identify and explain ideas for safety and efficiency improvements in area of work and to be members of multidisciplinary teams to prioritize & implement improvements.
To effectively and accurately communicate with people in the production team and other functions on site (e.g. maintenance, planning & logistics). This will be mainly verbal, e-mail and written.
To be accountable for own health and safety and for those around them who could be affected by their actions. To ensure that safe methods of work are maintained and site specific SHE standards are adhered to, this will include the relevant risk identification and assessment, permitry compliance and incident reporting etc. on each site. To understand the consequences of not paying attention to detail and not following instructions fully.
To make routine decisions on plant and site service operations following procedures. Non routine decisions are usually made with referral to line manager or Team Leader.
To effectively plan and organize work and materials on own shift and prepare for oncoming shift in area of responsibility to achieve the site logistics and production plans. This includes the safe and effective handovers between shift teams.
To train and coach new recruits in their roles.
To carry out maintenance tasks (the level of maintenance activity is site specific). In some sites the job holder prepare the plant(s) or the equipment for maintenance activity following written and verbal instructions.
To carry out agreed analytical testing (the level of analytical activity is site specific).
To identify and deal with emergency situations and follow emergency procedures (in some sites this may include being involved in site emergency response out of hours.
Knowledge and Skills
· To understand the relevant processes, chemistry & equipment used to carry out production.
· To understand any computer systems which control plant activities (site specific).
· To understand the importance of working to instructions and propose improvements to them.
· To work well in a team and interact effectively with others.
· To record and communicate data accurately in paper & computer systems (e.g. SAP). (site specific)
· To identify & solve problems that arise from plant operations. To have appropriate knowledge of maintenance, analysis and sampling (site specific).
Education and/ or Experience:
Bachelor of Science or equivalent unless previous employment experience indicates aptitude. Bachelor of Science or MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology or related field preferred. Requires a minimum of 1 years' experience in the cGMP manufacturing department or in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a cGMP environment, unless previous employment experience indicates aptitude.
Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any rotected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.
How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates, please click on "Apply Now," then continue to the PA CareerLink® provided link for this company's careers page. You are required to complete Croda's online application process.