Manufacturing Process Operator

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Located in Nassau County - Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, LignoTech Florida is jointly owned by Borregaard and Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM). As a growing, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, we offer an excellent, affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• Full medical, dental, vision insurance coverage with low employee premiums
• 100% company-paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage for all employees
• PTO accrual upon hire
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Extensive training & cross-training programs
• Annual bonus program
• Competency-based pay system
• 401k match

The Process Operator at LTF is responsible for running all manufacturing-owned operations within the Lignin production process, operating support equipment and following standards and procedures for the Plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. This includes responsibility for operation/manipulation of equipment and controls to carry out procedures, and completion of in-process analytical data for process decisions and verification, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

This role requires the understanding of all critical aspects of Safety, Quality and Production to effectively monitor and execute needed actions as well as train/support peers as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs and adhere to safety and quality protocols including, but not limited to, wearing PPE to protect associate from potential hazards
• Operate various equipment and instrumentation safely and with little supervision. Equipment may include but is not limited to: packaging line, forklift, scissor lift, tanks, hoses, sensors, transmitters, valves and pumps
• Responsible for start-up, shut down, lock-out/tag-out and continuous monitoring and improvement of production process, controls and alarms
• Sample, test and record process and product values as required by quality procedures and standards
• Load liquid product into tanker trucks and rail cars
• Monitors, controls, and records plant operations and failures
• Participate in shift-turnover meetings and monitoring defined shift Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with Shift Supervisor
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist warehousing and Shift Supervisor as needed
• Ability to work rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) and willingness to work overtime when needed
• Must be able to periodically lift up to 55 lbs

Core Competencies:

• Team player who maintains and displays a positive attitude. Flexible and adaptable to change. Is coachable with high willingness to learn
• Capable of reading key instrumentation, diagrams and plant procedures
• Ability to understand safety alarms and react both quickly and effectively
• Ability to troubleshoot problems effectively
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Understanding of manufacturing process
• Must have ability to learn and work effectively within SAP system
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal and active listening
• Completes all tasks in a safe and environmentally-sound manner

Preferred:

• 2-5 years manufacturing-related work experience
• High school diploma (or similar), with relevant work experience
• Effectively work and communicate using the English language
• Experience operating DCS and utilizing SAP