Job Highlights

• Performs the following duties according to Standard Operating Procedures;
• Follows all plant and safety rules.
• Receive instructions from Outside Chief “A” Operator or Supervisor.
• Start up filtration when instructed by Outside Chief “A” Operator.
• Prepare filter presses for filtration, by blowing, cleaning, changing papers, closing press securely.
• Lines up and connects hoses and sets valves for filtration of materials.
• Start circulating through filter press. Starts up filtration without breaking papers on press.
• Monitors filtration lines and check for leaks after each time the filtration is started and when going forward.
• Monitors all filtrations, notifies supervision of any problems.
• Take press samples as per SOP or when instructed by supervision. Takes samples to QC lab.
• When press samples are approved by the lab or when instructed by supervisor, switches valves to filter forward to Filtration Receiver. Switches valves without breaking papers on press.
• Flushes filter receiver as instructed.
• Check lines for leaks each time batch filters forward.
• Fills in log sheets, recording all materials, amounts, and times. Records sample results.
• Monitors flow rate through press, and differential pressure on press. Shuts down to clean press as needed or as directed by supervision.

Additional Responsibilities

• Takes stock samples from filter receivers when batch is half filtered or as directed by supervision.
• When filtration is complete (flow stops), verifies that filter feed tank is empty. Pumps press pan empty.
• Blows out lines and press. First blows from bottom of filter feed tank to press to receiver. Then blows forward from press. Then blows press to circulation line. All done without breaking papers on press.
• Secure all lines and valves.
• Circulate batch in filter receiver for one hour. Take final sample.
• Clean and redress filter press for next filtration.
• Notifies supervision of any problems.
• Takes samples to lab when needed or directed
• Receive and properly store filter paper.
• Obtain sample jars, caps and sample tags, store neatly.
• Maintains good housekeeping.
• Communicates to on coming “B” Operator information about all batches in process and any problems or anything unusual.
• Reports any unsafe conditions or irregularities to supervision.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervision.
• Additionally, the duties of this position may involve the handling and/or transfer of hazardous substances (as defined at NJAC 7:1E), including certain hazardous wastes (as defined at NJAC 7:26).

Experience / Skills

• Education - minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimim of 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment, demonstrated experience safely handling chemicals preferrred.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift schedule (Days/Evenings/Nights).
• Strong Communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.