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Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Plant Operator - Production

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeIpoh, Perak, MalaysiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of industrial or manufacturing experience in a chemical or related field.
  • Experience in a maintenance role for a manufacturing or related operation.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends, including operating the facility alone at night and on weekends.
  • Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors while exposed to heat, cold, dirt, and noise.
  • Good command of both oral and written local language.
  • High school, diploma, or equivalent academic qualification.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Production Supervisor with the overall operation of the plant’s production and processes.
  • Operate, monitor, control, and conduct routine site inspections of the manufacturing process.
  • Demonstrate competency in the manufacturing processes, including product feeding, milling, classification and separation, product transportation and storage, process-control interlocking, equipment limitations, and alarms.
  • Ensure plant operations meet production targets for various products.
  • Operate the plant in accordance with company practices for safety, cost efficiency, production throughput, and minimizing downtime.
  • Conduct tasks safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable local laws and regulations.
  • Comply with the company’s Life Saving Rules and core values.
  • Operate product loading for bulk delivery.
  • Maintain daily records of raw-material consumption and production output, and generate production and plant-operation logs.
  • Notify the Production Executive when materials such as lubricants need replenishment.
  • Conduct product-sampling tests to verify quality-control requirements and specifications.
  • Inspect equipment daily, including visual inspections; checking raw-material and product levels; checking and topping up rotating-equipment oil; rectifying operational alarms; and acknowledging or resetting alarms.
  • Document inspection results to support analysis by the Maintenance Planner or Production Executive.
  • Carry out necessary repairs to plant processes, equipment, and instrumentation to maintain operability.
  • Assist maintenance personnel with necessary maintenance activities when required or instructed.
  • Help maintain orderly plant housekeeping.
  • Carry out operational troubleshooting when required.
  • Undertake relevant assignments directed by company management.
  • Operate production equipment safely and ensure it performs within optimum parameters.
  • Follow standard operating procedures for handling raw materials, chemicals, and finished products in accordance with ISO 9001 and IMS 45001 guidelines.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and clutter-free work environment.
  • Understand relevant quality, safety, health, and environmental aspects and impacts, legal requirements, and emergency preparedness and response.
  • Use the Corporate Sustainability Policy and Integrated Management System as guidance to continually improve job-related quality, safety, health, and environmental performance.
  • Comply with applicable local laws and regulations, including those established by DOSH, MOE, and the Labor Office.

Desired Qualifications

  • Computer skills and laboratory experience.
  • Basic chemistry knowledge.

About the Company

Omya

Global producer and distributor of minerals

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$40K
Headquarters
Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded
1884

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