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Date:  Oct 21, 2024
Location:  Charleston
Company:  Wacker Chemical Corporation
 
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
 
To strengthen our team in Charleston,
we are looking for you as a(n) Technical Operator - HDK Packaging.

 

The Technical Operator in HDK Packaging will work on the packaging line and respond to technical issues. The Technical Operator will also package HDK in paper bags, FIBCs, and trucks to fulfill the customer needs, monitor and control DCS/PLC functions, and attend to machine errors and line stoppages, taking necessary measures to restart production.

 

Essential Functions

 

  • Package HDK in paper bags, FIBCs, and trucks to fulfill the customer needs.
  • Monitor and control DCS/PLC functions.
  • Attend to machine errors and line stoppages, taking necessary measures to restart production.
  • Forklift operations
  • Correct maintenance issues as needed. Contact appropriate personnel when additional expertise is required
  • Follow company policies regarding health and environmental protection, work safety, plant safety and quality
  • Responsible for RCRA generation as relating to container and labeling usage, maintenance and storage functions, and regular inspections of RCRA applicable areas.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

 

Required Education

 

  • High School Diploma or GED

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Proven technical and mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders
  • Skill set to operate in a fast-paced production environment while focusing on safety, quality and precision
  • Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, and vibration
  • This position will be required to work at all workstations in a rotational manner. Rotation frequency varies.
  • This position will be required to work 12-hour shifts and rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, etc...)
  • Perform manual tasks as noted in the job description
  
What do we offer?
 
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions. 
 
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
 
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
 
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28049 
 
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga

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