Chemical Operator A - Polymerization

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Accountable for operating automatic and/or manual equipment to process batches of bulk materials/ingredients in accordance with operating procedures

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Operating chemical or mechanical batch process equipment (e.g., mixers, grinders, filter presses, dryers, filtering equipment, furnaces, coolers, pressure chambers, chemical reaction tanks, etc.)

• Performing quality control analyses as required to complete in-process batches and identifying variations from standards

• Participating in training for hazardous material handling and emergency procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma/GED, plus an

Associates degree or minimum 5 years relative operations experience.

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Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.