Production Operator

Production Operator

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. 

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

About the job

Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the production of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands.

In your future role as Production Operator you will

• Must be committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company safety rules and procedures, as well as wearing all required PPE.
• Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
• Knowledge and ability to operate process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time, utilizing standard operating procedures and processes that meet quality specifications and standards.
• Will be able to perform quality control analysis and tests as required
• Will perform other duties as required.

Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specific Responsibilities

• Understands and helps implement the HSES / Responsible Care Policy and related objectives.
• Aware of potential environmental, health, safety and security impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understands and implements any parts of the Houston Site Environmental Compliance Plans, Waste Management Plans and Emergency Response Plan that applies to area of responsibility. 
• Participates in the site's on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
• Participates in the site’s HSE&S processes and training activities.

We believe you bring

• Minimum of a High School diploma.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts; lift 55lb. bags; climb up and down stairs, tanks, railcars, tank trucks, and ladders; fill and move 55 gallon drums, turn valves and other physical activities as required.
• 2 years minimum operator experience in a chemical manufacturing plant environment
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel).
• Proficiency in SAP and other software as well as operating DCS or other control systems.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Great if you have

• Minimum of a High School diploma.
• Process Technology Associate’s Degree is a strong plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of chemistry is a plus.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent onsite position on a full-time basis, reporting to Production Supervisor and based in Houston, TX.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application!

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.

About Nouryon

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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