Relocation is not available with this position. Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and AmSty ("Company") and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.
\n Primary ResponsibilitiesPerforming all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.High degree of safety awareness and commitment to follow all safety standards. Perform logistical duties such as railcar switching, unloading raw materials, and loading product into trucks, railcars, and cartons using powered industrial equipment such as forklift, yard mutt, or railcar mover.Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.Conduct lab testing to ensure product conforms to customer requirements.Using troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.Following operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.Monitor field equipment such as reactors, pumps, vacuum systems, mechanical refrigeration units, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.Identification of equipment requiring maintenance.Clearing and tagging equipment as required, and issuing Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.Accurately completing all required paperwork. Job Requirements/PreferencesHigh school diploma is required.Process Technology Certificate is preferred but not required. Job CompetenciesInitiative: Active member of a small team operating the plant around the clock. Independently initiates activities which contribute to team/plant goals. Overcomes obstacles. Looks for opportunities to assume responsibility and shows leadership in areas of strength.Interpersonal Effectiveness: Works for win-win solutions. Asks questions and uses input to improve performance. Communicates effectively.Learning: Seeks and provides feedback to improve performance of self and teammates. Continuously learning to contribute to team success and personal growth. Develops new skills that benefit the team.Teamwork: Gets along well with others. Is both candid and tactful in dealing with others.Value creation: Critically evaluates problems/issues using relevant data. Works on the right things. Other InformationThis position is part of the Joliet manufacturing organization and is located at the Joliet polystyrene plant in Channahon, Illinois. Relocation assistance is not authorized for this position.To attend to emergencies, successful candidate's primary residence must be within a 45-mile radius of the Channahon, IL plant or must be willing to relocate to defined 45-mile radius without relocation assistance. Grade and salary level offered to the successful candidate will be appropriate to the job duties.The work schedule for this position is a rotating 12-hour shift working nights, weekends and holidays. The schedule is two days followed by two nights, then four off. The successful candidate will be expected to work some overtime. While training or on logistics rotations, shift schedule will temporarily be days M-F.AmSty, a privately owned company, offers a full benefits package and industry competitive wages.
\nRelocation is not available with this position. Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and AmSty ("Company") and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.