Job Title: Sulfuric Acid Room Operator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site, Clarksville, TN

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary:

The Sulfuric Acid Operator is responsible for maintaining and adjusting acid specifications for multiple destinations within the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions and ensures that outputs conform to specifications
• Performs periodic checks of acid specifications and updates/maintains records of required documentation
• Reads and interprets daily log reports, specification chart, and production schedule
• Recognizes patterns of information, and effectively translates patterns to inform future actions
• Adjusts machine to regulate flow of ingredients and corrects output specifications as needed
• Receives shipments of raw materials and monitors delivery process
• Establishes priorities and proceeds with objectives independently
• Develops and maintains strong communication between several departments within production operations
• Prioritizes, initiates and follows through on issue resolution as needed (i.e. chemical troubleshooting, competing tasks, unexpected events)
• Adapts to business needs as situations arise while minimizing waste and ensuring environmental compliance
• Performs all activities in a safe and responsible manner. Supports all requirements, programs, policies and procedures as necessary
• The use of a respirator and other PPE will be required in certain instances or tasks
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Exceptional Communication: Including active speaking / listening / reading / writing skills in accordance with standard business practices
• Critical Thinking / Troubleshooting: Using logic and reasoning to identify problems as well as the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Multi-Tasking: Managing multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others
• Details: Must have attention to detail for all areas of work, especially in record-keeping and organization of projects; efficient in daily tasks
• Ethical Behavior: Must maintain the highest ethical standards in the conduct of company affairs; must conduct business with integrity and comply with all applicable laws in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage or gain.

Education & Experience:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Previous chemistry-related experience or education

Required Competencies:

• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisors and Associates
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and ethically under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong mathematical and spatial judgement skills

Physical Demands:

Physical demands may include but not limited to the following:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE while in production area.
• Must be able to pass Physical Exam
• Must be able to pass a (PFT) Pulmonary Function Test for respirator wear

Travel:

• Travel is not required for this role

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.