Kymene Operator

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Position Title: Kymene Operator

Rate: Technician A

Schedule:  Area runs 24/7; coverage by 8 hr rotating shifts; overtime as needed; Serve as “extra” staff one week of monthly rotation for packaging and material handling

Summary: Active participant in high performance team responsible for the daily manufacturing activities in the Kymene area- oversees production in two reactors including pre-polymer and finished product batches, unloads bulk raw materials, packages material as needed; transfers waste, pallets and used containers; handles inbound packaged goods and supplies for area

Position Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Desired Experience: Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and related equipment, safe chemical handling/ packaging, ability to safely operate a powered industrial truck.

Personal Knowledge: Computer Skills (MS word, Excel, Lotus notes, SAP)

Personal Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills, a sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize work, and the mind-set for safety and attention to detail.  Good Teamwork skills.  Ability to perform manual labor including walking up and down stairs, climbing on and off forklift, crouching to make tie in for rail car unloading and  lifting up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:  Works in an active chemical manufacturing environment between a control room, outside process equipment area and warehouse/ charging area; works rotating shifts, Ambient environmental conditions apply (rain, cold, heat, etc); Frequently traverses steps and walks across uneven surfaces; May bend, squat or kneel periodically during day, lifts loads of up to 50 lbs, exerts force by pushing and pulling while using grip strength; required to wear special PPE when unloading chemicals including impervious chemical suit and respirator with chemical boots and gloves.

Principal Accountabilities/ Activities:

Essential Job duties

• Read and understand procedures, policies and daily documents
• Record data carefully and completely in both written and electronic formats
• Communicate accurately, precisely, timely and completely
• Make accurate mathematical calculations in support or production activities
• Investigate/ troubleshoot issues within the area (equipment, process, etc)
• Check all paperwork for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with plant security by monitoring personnel and vehicular gates
• Maintain accurate file system for area records
• Maintain compliance to safety, environmental and shipping regulations  
• Participate on plant or inter-plant teams as requested
• Maintain safety and order of work area through daily housekeeping activities
• Manage all chemicals and waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) in accordance to RCRA regulation and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
• Participate in investigation of area concerns as needed
• Participate as a high performance team member; attend morning shift meetings

Inbound materials to area

• Confirm accuracy and quality of inbound materials to area

• Unload inbound essential materials and store in proper locations
• Unload inbound supplies and store in proper locations
• Assist with removal or transfer of materials between areas

Manufacturing

• Monitor  the process control computer during production
• Operate manual valves to facilitate material transfers
• Operate forklift
• Capture samples and perform lab analysis
• Unload bulk materials
• Manually charge dry chemicals using hoist

• Wear required personal protective equipment (respirator, chemical suit, boots, hardhat, faceshield and gloves as required by task)

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]