Dowdupont Inc. Buffalo , NY 14202
Posted 7 months ago
DuPont's Safety & Construction is recruiting for Chemical Operator(s) to join its dynamic team located at its manufacturing site in Buffalo, NY. We are looking for people who have a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that meet our customer needs for a better, healthier, safer life. Yerkes Buffalo is the North American manufacturing home of Corian solid surface products, introduced in 1968 and the founding manufacturing location for Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) films, introduced in 1961
DuPont is a global Fortune 100 Company, operating in 70 countries today. DuPont offers an engaging work environment offering thousands of innovations every year. Successful candidates are given the opportunity to grow through involvement in various dynamic industries while exploring The Miracles of ScienceTM. We offer a competitive benefits package that is effective on the first day of employment. This includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holiday and a bonus plan.
As a Chemical Operator, you will:
Monitor and operate complex chemical processes, equipment and facilities
Responsible for reading, interpreting and following instructions including standard operating conditions and procedures
Responsible for collecting and analyzing samples and verifying product meets requirements
Obtain, load, unload, transport, store, and stage materials
Responsible for operating mobile equipment
Follow site safety procedures to prepare and operate equipment
All applicants must successfully complete an online test as well as an onsite assessment to be considered for the role. Relocation and or travel assistance for assessments is not offered for this opportunity.
A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent is required; Associates degree or higher is preferred
A minimum of 1-2 years' manufacturing/ production, warehouse, technician, logistic/military experience is required
Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule including holidays and weekends is required
Willing and able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice is required
Willing and able to wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) including a respirator, full chemical resistant suit with supplied breathing air is required
Willing and able to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs is required
Willing and able to climb multiple flights of stairs, multiple times per day is required
Willing and able to work on elevated surfaces climbing open vertical ladders is required
Willing and able to work in confined spaces is required
Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
This role is located in Buffalo, NY and may require less than 5% of travel
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States; No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
Advanced degree beyond High School (Associate, Bachelor, etc.) from an accredited program
Prior work experience in a chemical plant
Experience doing lockouts i.e. isolating hazardous energy sources
Experience operating mobile equipment i.e. fork truck
Prior experience wearing a respirator
Prior experience wearing a chemical resistant suit
Dowdupont Inc.