EMS-GRIVORY is the world's leading supplier of polyamide specialties:

Extrusion/Compounding Operator

Position located in Sumter, South Carolina.

EMS-CHEMIE is looking for a highly motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision. This position accomplishes assigned tasks required in the production of materials on all extrusion lines in support of production for a quality product, a safe and cost-effective operation.

Job Responsibilities:

(This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed.)

• Accomplishes assigned task required in the production of materials on all Extrusion lines in support of production requirements in a safe and timely manner.
• Monitors all utilities and records information as required. Utilities include HTM, cooling water, steam system, air, chilled water and demineralized water system.
• Ensures proper sampling, labeling, and packaging of the finished product.
• Loads all feedstock when required (i.e. acid vessels, dissolvers, salt vessel LC-12, etc).
• Performs corrective adjustments, when directed by shift supervisor, to equipment/utilities to meet established process conditions.
• Monitors and records all process conditions as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work/process area.
• Performs general housecleaning task of entire extrusion plant.
• Cleans system from run to run to eliminate the changes of contamination.
• Bags and palletizes finished goods and moves material by hand and forklift to quarantine area.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• General hand tool knowledge
• Ability to grasp and retain instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate between operators and shift supervisor

Physical Requirement & Working Environment:

• Work rotating swing shift
• Lift and carry 20 kgs repetitively
• Climb and descend ladders/steps
• No fear of heights or close places
• Routine safety equipment: long sleeves, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses

Competitive benefits and compensation package.

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