Material Handler I-Production Job

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler I - Production

JOB LOCATION:

Chatham, Virginia

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

Position is full-time, 12-hour rotating shifts (two on, two off, three on, two off, two on, three off)); will be either day 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; or night, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Material Handler is responsible for performing specific field duties and assist operations in Monomer and Oligomer plants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Charge raw materials to reactions for monomer and/or oligomer as directed by Shift Lead
• Properly label containers, then package finished monomer and oligomer product in either drums or totes
• When necessary, assist with training of new production operators
• Take samples as directed by board operator for testing
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as required
• Assist in other operations in the plant as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

• Minimum High School graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TECHNICAL SKILLS/BEHAVORIAL SKILLS:

• One to two years’ chemical manufacturing experience
• Computer skills, including Microsoft platforms and SAP

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

• Jessica Younger, Hiring Manager
• No direct reports

WORKPLACE TYPE:

• On-site

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• No travel requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in a manufacturing environment with chemical, physical, ergonomic, and electrical hazards
• Job duties may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial trucks, hot work or steam, working at heights, sharp tools, and slip or wet hazard; walking, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Work is primarily performed inside the manufacturing complex but includes exposure to outside environmental conditions
• Worker may be exposed to dust, chemicals, odors, and other atmospheric conditions
• Handles or works around hazardous substances following proper safety protocols
• Work requires the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
• Scheduled hours may include extended hours as needed
• Noise levels in the work environment remain below OSHA permissible exposure limits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $26.46 hourly (if night shift, there is $1.50/hr additional)
• Access our employee benefits information here: https://benefits.arkema.com/