Production Operator

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  
 
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 
 

About the job   

The Operators at the Fort Worth plant is responsible for the operation of the sulfonation and neutralization processes in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to deliver product of the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures and management instructions.
 
 

In your future role as Production Operator you will 

• Do forklift safety inspections and weekly eyewash/safety shower inspections.
• Responsible for site entry control.
• All operators are required to report all spills and leaks using the ZRI system, and complete any environmental inspections and checklists as required.
• Sulfonator Operators are responsible for sampling product and taking to the laboratory for Quality checks.  Operators monitor process control data to assure product quality.
• Sulfonator Operators perform routine maintenance on equipment and report equipment malfunctions requiring maintenance by doing work notifications in SAP.
• Monitors and regulates the plant water outflow from secondary containment areas as well as the outflow plant pit and maintains the waste water pit pH and oil skimmer system. 
• Receives and unloads raw materials when needed.  
• Drums finished product, blends batches, and dumps scrap when needed.
• Accurate tank gauging 
• Operating the Sulfonator and Pfaudler reactors in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Operation of the Lime Slaker and ordering Quicklime as needed.
• Loading and unloading of Finished Product tank trucks. 
• Operating the scrubber system and using the cooling tower and chiller system. 
• Setting up area for freeze protection as needed.
• Monitors the operations of process controls to assure proper and consistent operating parameters such as process temperatures, process flow rate, subsystem operations, product transfers, and sampling of product to ensure Quality Control.
• Troubleshooting when problems occur.
• Keeps accurate records on batch tickets to reflect operations information during his shift.
• Product transfers from the Sulfonation area to the Liquid area as required.
• Any other task the operator is trained for as deemed necessary by Supervision.

 
 
We believe you bring   

• High School diploma or GED.
• Training and Certification in Forklift Operation is required.
• Computer skills, including use of E-mail and knowledge of SAP are required.
• Training in loading and unloading of acid and oil rail cars.
• Training and skills achievement in Sulfonation, Liquid, Loader/Unloader operations, and General Plant duties.
• Must be able to follow procedures

Physical Requirements

• General physical requirements involve the ability to ascend/descend stairs and ladders.
• Pulling, pushing, and/or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Reaching overhead, kneeling, and bending.  
• Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment including, but not limited to, hardhats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, aprons, earplugs, and safety shoes.  
• Must be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test and don a respirator in all applicable operations. 

Good to know 

 
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Shift Supervisor and based in Forth Worth, TX  
 
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. 
 
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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