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Omya

Operator 2

Machine & Process OperationUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeKansas, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of industrial or manufacturing experience in a chemical or related field.
  • Experience in a maintenance role for a manufacturing or related operation.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends, including operating the facility alone on nights and weekends.
  • Ability to work inside and occasionally outside while exposed to heat, cold, dirt, and noise.
  • Good command of the local language, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Operate designated production equipment and execute manufacturing processes.
  • Select intermediates or raw materials, and move and load them into production machines.
  • Understand bills of materials and/or formula specifications to add the correct quantities of materials in the proper sequence.
  • Manufacture product safely, on time, and according to predefined process instructions and quality standards.
  • Read control instruments accurately and prepare neat, accurate records for all operations as required.
  • Complete quality tests to verify final product quality.
  • Ensure efficient, uninterrupted production; identify and facilitate process improvements; monitor equipment; and report production information completely, accurately, and on time.
  • Maintain records for production, raw material deliveries, quality samples, and equipment and process performance.
  • Prepare product packaging for the next production step or final customer shipment according to department specifications.
  • Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of laboratory instruments.
  • Follow relevant requirements and internal safety guidelines.
  • Maintain plant housekeeping and a clean, safe, and clutter-free work environment.
  • Understand the quality, safety, health, and environmental aspects and impacts associated with the work, including applicable legal and other requirements and emergency preparedness and response.
  • Use the Corporate Sustainability Policy and Integrated Management System as guidance to continuously improve quality, safety, health, and environmental aspects of the job.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Computer skills and laboratory experience are preferred.
  • Basic chemistry knowledge is preferred.

About the Company

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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