Resin Operator Assistant

Bakelite’s Crossett, AR facility is seeking a qualified individual to join our manufacturing team as a Resin Operator Assistant.  We offer a full benefit package, 401k plan with match, and competitive wages with wage increase opportunities as training is completed and skill sets advance. Resin Operator Assistants work rotating 12-hour shifts to perform procedures and tasks required for chemical processes.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Work safely in a team and/or individual setting, adhering to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures, wearing the necessary Personal Protection equipment (PPE), e.g.: hard hats, safety glasses, face shield, chemical suit, respirator, ear plugs, hearing protection, steel-toe boots or safety shoes and other PPE required by specific jobs.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished goods in accordance with customer and chemical specifications, performing tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day.
• Work a rotating shift schedule in outside weather conditions as well as in an industrial environment, at heights and in confined spaces. 
• Progress in training and skill development to advance in production, learning to operate and monitor chemical reaction process to manufacture polymer resins, industrial chemicals and raw materials.
• Monitor equipment and performing minor troubleshooting to ensure optimal production and minimal downtime. 
• Enter work orders and process improvement suggestions into computer-based systems and being part of the solution to implement improvements. 
• Use a computer to document data such as shipping and receiving information and manufacturing processes. 
• Utilize basic computer tasks such as utilizing email, Microsoft Office programs, and company intranet site for day-to-day communications.
• Read instructions, process related manuals and procedures with comprehension
• Write legible to convey process related information accurately.
• Sketch from memory and talk through basis schematic diagram(s) of tankage, piping, valves and other systems associated with the loading and storage of finished products and raw materials.
• Demonstrate math skills commensurate with the job requirements.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of One (1) year experience in an industrial, warehouse, military, farming, construction, mechanical or production environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of continuous employment within the last 4 years.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Minimum of One (1) year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of One (1) year experience in the chemical or refinery industries. 
• Minimum of One (1) year experience with one or more of the following: using a computer for data entry of record keeping documentation, shipping and receiving information, or manufacturing processes documentation.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance your first day of employment.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• HSA, when enrolled in a qualified medical plan, with company match.
• FSA and Dependent Care.
• 401k with company match.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid STD and LTD.