Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

Description The Contract Chemical Operator position is responsible for performing all duties associated with the manufacturing of chemical products at the Delaware Water Gap, PA facility. This role will be responsible for batch processing including charging material, processing batches, monitoring and recording data, loading, unloading and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area and assisting other production and related areas as needed. Rotating 12-hour shift work is required.

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Role Specific Responsibilities

Performs duties associated with batch processing and overall chemical manufacturing for the DWG site
Operates chemical equipment including reactors, pumps, stills, centrifuges, dryers and other manufacturing equipment with proficiency
- Properly weighs, measures, blends, and checks liquid and chemical raw material to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities
Handles disposal of all hazardous waste properly and in accordance with policies to ensure compliance
Achieves production needs and goals consistently while making efforts to minimize product waste and downtime
Maintains the cleaning and upkeep of department equipment
Adheres to all Aurorium Standard Operating Procedures
Operates forklift to move and stack raw or finish goods
Maintains detailed records and documents shift information daily
Performs daily activities independently with minimal supervision while maintaining communication with the Shift Supervisor
Assists in cross-training team members and co-workers as needed
Understands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events
Maintains outstanding housekeeping
Observes loading process to ensure accurate completion
Samples containers and delivers samples to the Quality Lab for testing/analysis
Works indoors and outdoors (potentially extreme temperatures) and with chemicals and chemical waste products, some of which can be hazardous
Works with a team to organize tasks - rotating job functions and coordinating break times
Performs additional duties as assigned/required

Compliance:

Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Participates in problem-solving
Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Education and Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience Desired:

1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to climb ladders and stairs (up to 8 stories)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive, physical work such as lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds
Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.

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