Chemical Process Operator

Location

Halifax, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Operating as a member of the Production Team you will ensure safe, environmentally compliant and efficient operation of all plants and equipment on site, to meet production schedules and targets.

The plants run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and you will be working on a 12 hour shift pattern.

The Chemical Process Operator role provides an excellent opportunity for progression to the Senior Chemical Process Operator and Team Leader roles.

Requirements

• To operate all plants and equipment in a safe and effective manner, to maximise the sites potential profitability while complying with internal rules and policies and external regulations.
• Follow defined process instructions and quality procedures ·
• Packing out and labelling of product ·
• Maintain accurate process records ·
• Carry out Laboratory testing and data entry onto ERP system
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and carry out safety, environmental, production and housekeeping audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement of all aspects of the operation of the plants and take active role in accident/incident investigations.
• To prepare the plant for maintenance work as instructed and submit maintenance requisitions and incident reports where necessary ·
• Take prompt and appropriate action in case of an emergency ·
• Ensure complete and accurate handover occurs ·
• Assist maintenance and/or logistics/production support personnel as instructed ·
• Use of FLT and ERP as required to complete the requirements of the job
• To problem solve quickly and accurately

Skills

Experience of chemical batch plant operation. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to meet production targets in a safe and efficient manner. Candidates must be able to operate a fork lift truck, and use IT systems as required.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme
Pension
Life Assurance
25 Days Holiday + Statutory
Employee Assistance Program
On Site Free Parking

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