Plant Operator

Sika
Houston
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Safety-focused work","Communication","Attention to detail","Independent work","Basic problem-solving"]

Operate and support production equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment by following process instructions for quantities, batch timing, and safety requirements. Read and record process orders, chemical additions, lot numbers, and scale readings, and use PLC control screens to run machines. Perform routine mechanical repairs with basic tools, operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods, and conduct quality control initiatives.

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Sika
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Plant Operator

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Job Summary

Operate and support production equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment by following process instructions for quantities, batch timing, and safety requirements. Read and record process orders, chemical additions, lot numbers, and scale readings, and use PLC control screens to run machines. Perform routine mechanical repairs with basic tools, operate forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods, and conduct quality control initiatives.
Location: Houston
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Follow specific instructions for designated quantities and production times while working with various raw materials.
  • •Operate various equipment in product manufacturing and use basic repair tools for routine mechanical repairs.
  • •Interface with PLC control screens to run operations and complete/read process orders.
  • •Conduct quality control initiatives as part of manufacturing efforts.
  • •Operate a forklift to load and unload raw materials and finished products.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionPaid ParentalLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeavePaid HolidaysVolunteer TimeWellness StipendEducation AssistanceLearning BudgetEmployee Referral

Key Requirements

  • •Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English to operate machines and PLC control screens and complete process orders.
  • •Must be able to solve simple math (+, -, x, /) to record chemical additions and lot numbers and accurately record scale readings.
  • •Must have mechanical ability to operate automated packaging equipment and perform safe work with chemicals and machinery.
  • •Must be able to lift, bend, push, pull, and climb; and work without constant supervision while preparing for upcoming batches.
  • •Must be able to think ahead and prepare for upcoming batches, following specific production instructions for designated quantities and times.
Skills:Safety-focused workCommunicationAttention to detailIndependent workBasic problem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PLCPLC control screensAutomated packaging equipmentForklift

Company Brief

Sika
Global specialty chemicals company supplying systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the construction and industrial sectors. Offers adhesives, sealants, concrete admixtures, and roofing systems worldwide.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1910
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