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We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

 

 

Plant Operator

 

About The Job:

 

Nouryon’s Morris, IL location is looking for top candidates to fill the key role of Plant Operator. This position is essential to:

 

  • Operate in a chemical plant environment safely, efficiently and professionally.

 

In Your Future Role as a Plant Operator You Will:

 

  • Be committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company safety and environmental policies and procedures, as well as wearing all required personal protective equipment
  • Be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
  • Be able to operate plant process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time, utilizing standard operating procedures and processes that meet quality specifications and standards.
  • Successfully pass initial operator training and subsequent refresher trainings.
  • Be able to work 8 and 12-hour rotating shifts.
  • Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the manufacturing of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands.

 

 

 We Believe You Bring:

 

  • A high school diploma. 1-2 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing plant or equivalent degree in Process Operations Technology or other chemical operator certificate.  National Career Readiness Certificate a plus.
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) a plus.
  • Knowledge of DCS control systems a plus.
  • Understanding the Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSES) aspects of his/her area operations and the consequences if an upset occurs
  • Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • After 30 days of continuous service required to become a member of the International Chemical Workers Union Council, UFCW.

 

We Believe You Are:

 

  • Able to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, tanks, railcars, and tank trucks.
  • Physically able to pull, push, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Walk uninterrupted for distance of up to ½ mile to access control building and evacuate the site in a timely manner during emergencies
  • Able to reach overhead, kneel and bend.
  • Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to, hardhats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, earplugs, and safety shoes.
  • Must be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test and don a respirator in all applicable operations.
  • And other physical activities as required.

 

 

Good to know:
 

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Supervisor based in Morris, IL.  

 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
  

 

 

About Nouryon:

 

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

 

Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.  

 

 

 

#WeAreNouryon #Changemakers 

 

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies. 

 

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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Vacancy data
Closing date
Open until further notice
Vacancy number
N0011598
Organization
Continent
North America
Country
United States
State/Region/Province
Illinois
Site
Morris
Business
Integrated Supply Chain
Job characteristics
Job area
Production Operator
Hierarchy level
Entry Level
Full time/part time
Fulltime
Contract type
Permanent

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