Operator

OPERATOR

We are looking for an Operator at our Walker Emulsions Division Production Facility - Orangeburg, SC location.

You may be a good fit as an Operator if you are organized, have situational awareness, and take special care to do a good job. You have the capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests while proactively anticipating actions to meet needs. Your primary goal will be performing a variety of plant operations and quality control duties to assist in the effective and efficient operations of the plant while maintaining a focus on safety.

As an Operator, you will be…

• Operating process equipment including pumps, tanks, homogenizers, mixers, PLCs, and control panels to prepare batches of emulsions and/or other formulated products.
• Using specialized software, prints batch sheets, prepares batches according to set formulations.
• Collecting product samples in accordance with quality control procedures.
• Recording all process data in accordance with the requirements according to specifications and quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Operating equipment such as forklifts, plant loaders, and trucks.
• Adhering to preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs and guidelines for all plant equipment.
• Loading and offloading trucks containing raw materials, ranging from raw wax and other bulk liquids to totes, drums, and pails.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of experience in industrial, chemical, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Education: Minimum of high school graduation or equivalent.
  • Post-Secondary education, specializing in manufacturing is an asset but not required.
• License: A valid driver's license.
• Equipment: Lift truck training an asset.

Job requirements

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy objects like raw material bags and hoses. Ability to occasionally kneel, reach, stoop, bend, and stretch.
• Equipment: Ability to use heavy equipment such as loaders, trucks, and production machinery
• Environment: Ability to work in plant environment with frequent exposure to dust, fumes, heat, etc. Work in a moderately noisy workplace.
• Safety: Knowledge of Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) knowledge - USA

Location:​ 700 Prosperity Dr. Orangeburg, SC 29115

Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker

Career Support

• Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
• Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition

Health & Well Being

• Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture & Community

• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Social and networking events

Salary/Wage & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
• Paid vacation days
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Term life insurance
• Employer match 401k retirement program

To learn more, visit walkerind.com