Chemical Operator - Bayer Corporation

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Chemical Operator  

Chemical Operator

Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big.  Bayer Crop Science in Kansas City, Missouri has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.

Why join?

• Top tier compensation and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment driven by teamwork.

Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:

• Starting Base Rate commensurate with experience and education; great earning potential over a three-year training period, future growth potential toward Technical or Supervisory positions
  • $26.08 an hour for Level I
  • $29.03 an hour for Level II
  • $31.40 an hour for Level III
• $2.50/hour Shift Differential
• 120 Hours Paid Vacation and 128 Hours Paid Holidays – includes Discretionary time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription available DAY ONE
• 401k plan – 100% match on first 3% of employee contribution and 50% company match on next 4% of employee contribution
• Retirement Contribution – 5% of eligible earnings – company funded
• Educational Assistance – up to $10,000 annually
• Employee Share Purchase Plan available
• Annual Company Bonus eligibility
• Wellness Program including discounted gym membership & annual premium eligibility
• And many more company Perks and Discounts!

• What you’ll do

  Primary responsibility of this entry level role is to provide support in the production of quality technical materials and intermediates in a safe and efficient manner.  May initially possess limited knowledge of equipment and processes but has the capability and motivation to learn on the job.

  • Read and understand standard operating procedures (SOP);
  • Stages raw and finished materials and prepares packaging materials;
  • Takes required samples during production process;
  • Decontaminates equipment and piping for maintenance or disposal;
  • Utilizes personal protective equipment matrix;
  • Maintains inventories of disposable, production, and safety related materials;
  • Recognizes material compatibilities;
  • Handles waste and other contaminated trash per SOP;
  • Conducts charging and filling operations;
  • Operates fork trucks and various hand tools;
  • Maintains plant hazard communication labeling program;
  • Maintains excellent housekeeping standards throughout the plant area;
  • Assists in product change over activities;
  • Observe all company work and safety procedures;
  • Able to complete initial RCRA hazardous waste training within 6 months of starting job to become knowledgeable of RCRA hazardous waste regulations, waste determinations, waste codes, and how to immediately communicate discovery of spills and leaks.  Training will provide critical information about labeling, inspection, and recordkeeping requirements to accumulate waste in satellite accumulation areas, containers, and tanks.

  Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent;
  • Ability to work 24/7 rotating shifts including weekends and required overtime;
  • Employees can expect to work built-in overtime, mandatory overtime, in addition to voluntary overtime;
  • Ability to pass a post-offer physical and perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation;
  • Able and willing to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including use of respirator with full facemask to supply oxygen;
  • Able and willing to climb ladders or riding Aerial Lifts as necessary; harnessed into an anti-fall device and tied off.

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • High School diploma/GED AND 6 months fulltime work/military experience OR 12 months parttime work/military experience; OR  completed a career and technical Education (CTE) Work-Ready Program prior to graduating High School; OR High School diploma/GED AND 6 months fulltime post-secondary education also considered;
  • Ability to use or learn computer control/display screens, process pumps and equipment, various hand tools, fork trucks, full-face respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus, and various other forms of PPE;
  • Areas of work experience may include but not limited to chemical plants.

   

  YOUR APPLICATION

  Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.  To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.   Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans   Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
  Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
  Location:	United States : Missouri : Kansas City
  Division:	Crop Science
  Reference Code:	837371

  Contact Us
  Email:	hrop_usa@bayer.com