Chemical Production Operator

CREGG are delighted to team up with our client in County Limerick in hiring a Chemical Production operator on a permanent basis. Flexible for a variety of shifts. Full benefits package on offer. 

Responsibilities/ Requirements:

• The position will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and production efficiency in the manufacturing of chemical blends/products according to customers specifications and schedule.
• Duties will include the operation of reactors as well as filling, loading, and unloading of systems and auxiliary equipment.
• This position must operate and document batch processes to follow ISO, GMP and HSA regulations. 
• This job description encompasses the duties of four levels of chemical production operator, Introductory Operator, Chemical Operator C, Chemical Operator B, Chemical Operator A. 
• Adhering to all Quality and Safety requirements on site and supporting Quality and Safety initiatives as required
• Operates production equipment and monitors process conditions, key performance metrics, equipment and control systems in order to make appropriate decisions to maintain and/or achieve desired rates and conditions.
• Batch manufacturing including weighing and charging raw materials to vessels and tanks, transferring products from vessels to storage tanks and other containers.
• Complete raw material verification process to ensure that only the correct and approved raw materials are charge
• Follows company policies, principles, procedures, standards, and practices to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• The employee will be trained in the cGMP requirements applicable to their responsibilities.
• cGMP principles and practices will be applied in all work assignments
• Demonstrates excellent GDP (Good Documentation Practice) ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Work in a Clean Room environment.
• Trains other employees on various steps when necessary and with agreement.
• Read, record and interpret data from instruments, reactors, pumps, etc. to adjust as required to affect efficient and safe operations
• Understand the key process variables which impact product and quality/consistency and understand how to control and troubleshoot them
• Maintains good housekeeping and work areas to GMP standards and assist in general cleanup
• Fully support clients goals of zero workplace safety incidents, participates in EHS programs and maintain a safe work environment for everyone (individual & colleagues) by abiding to H&S policies and documentation
• Ability to mentor and train new and existing personnel on process operations
• Safely operate forklift, lifts and hand trucks.
• Provide technical support and assistance to chemists and engineers
• Accurately documents data on batch records, graphs, and charts
• Assist with inventory of materials to maintain supplies
• Assist with new chemical engineering processes or production techniques
• Abide by all company and HSA safety standards set for work areas
• Abide by all applicable FDA and Quality standards
• Performs related duties as assigned