Chemical Operations Technician (TR2026)
2 days ago
Torrance
Job Description Job Title: Chemical Operations Technician Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Torrance, CA (onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 11/07/2026 Description Position starts out days for a month and then rotate with 12 hour days/nights. Schedule rotates. Candidates MUST have chemical manufacturing experience. Finished Goods Logistics Technician Chemical Operator – Loader / Packager Situation in organization (enclose a copy of your organization structure) Position reports directly to the Torrance Operations Manager. This is a contractor position. Job dimensions This job is primarily responsible for the packaging and shipment of Finished Goods. Some of the responsibilities are loading, unloading and cleaning equipment, packaging product, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, assisting other production areas as needed and overall plant Housekeeping. Activities • Yard responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sampling, weighing and inspecting loads, loading and shipping trucks, railcars, and iso-containers within scheduled time, filling and packaging drums & totes, and general plant housekeeping., • Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation, • Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems, • Performs tasks assigned to operations (e.g. field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.), • Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals, • Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems; initiates work requests in SAP as needed., • Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline., • Performs process equipment troubleshooting, improvements, and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines., • Expected to use or develop computer skills and participate in procedure writing/verification and other AIMS activities., • Utilize "troubleshooting skills" to identify issues and report them to maintenance for repair (e.g., small leaks, replace valves, steam traps, etc.), • Participate in the Immediate Response Training and participate in the IR team as required, • Support BU safety initiatives and programs., • Participate on EH&S improvement teams and complete related action items as required., • Identify potential safety issues, communicate hazards and complete follow up actions to mitigate., • Complete Operator Minor Maintenance activities to reduce maintenance costs and reduce production loss events., • Contribute to the Business and Site AIMS Initiative, • Improve Unit Operating Efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by monitoring equipment and recognizing abnormal situations., • Ensure waste material / hazardous waste is disposed of properly and receive annual RCRA training., • HSEQ responsibilities: Employee is expected to maintain a healthful and safe working environment and is further expected to:, • Meet all legal, regulatory and other requirements of the site through general awareness and training., • Participate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management. Coating Resins., • Identify and communicate the potential gains and possible improvements related to the work environment and management system through employee suggestion programs, during group meetings, or through other identified communication tools., • Remain in compliance with the rules, standard procedures and work instructions related to the specific job title and site location., • Complete assigned training through learning management system or attendance to assigned Web-Ex or Instructor Led Training (ILT) classes., • This is a plant-based position located in Torrance, CA Key Competencies which are critical to this job include: • Responsible Care - in the delayered organization, it is important that everyone understand and accept their responsibility to work safely, protect the environment, and fully participate in the plant's EH&S program., • Initiative - people who are self starters, who seek out work and improve the plant will do well in this role, • Work Process Discipline - plant safety and operating procedures are well documented. A successful technician will be able to access and utilize this information., • Productivity Focus - we are constantly challenged to improve the productivity of the plant. Being close to the process, success in this role is key for the team to achieve its goals., • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Previous chemical or manufacturing experience and computer skills are preferred., • Comply with the HSEQ Policy., • Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU)., • Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU)., • Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness., • Review their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor., • Report Near Misses to the direct supervisor., • Report Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor., • Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system.Company DescriptionTechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal. We serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. We also have national recruitingTechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal. \r\n\r\nWe serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness. \r\n\r\nWe also have national recruiting