Location: Moncks Corner,SC, USA
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DuPont Cooper River currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Technician in Moncks Corner, South Carolina!
**_WHAT WE OFFER:_**
+ Starting wages that are competitive with local industry!
+ DuPont offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation, a variable bonus plan, and much more!
+ As a team member, you will join an innovative, growing company that knows people are our most valuable asset. The individual will work as a member of a High-Performance Work System (HPWS)/empowered team in an 11 or 12-hr shift job assignment in all areas of the plant.
+ Due to the growth and exciting new project phases planned in Cooper River, the shift schedule will include day and night rotating shifts, eventually transitioning to a 24/7/365 operation. There will be times when overtime is available.
**_MAIN OBJECTIVES:_**
In this role, you will act as the focal point for the manufacture of DuPont Molykote at the Cooper River site. The goal of the Operator/Mechanic position is to efficiently and effectively operate and maintain the plant equipment and systems in a way that safely produces quality products, minimizes cost and protects the environment.
**_TASKS:_**
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
+ Meet behavior expectations in the areas of EHS, quality, productivity, and teamwork and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts. Have a flow-to-work mentality while being disciplined, committed and solution-driven.
+ Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
+ Perform routine and non-routine tasks as assigned, but not limited to, operating process equipment, work tasks outlined on task boards, on-shift predictive/preventive maintenance (PPM), breakdown repair and scheduled shutdown/turnaround activities.
+ Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
+ Patrol assigned area to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations.
+ Load and unload material to/from box trailers, tank trailers, totes and drums.
+ Operate fork trucks and motorized equipment.
**_WORKING CONDITIONS:_**
+ Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
+ Willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including overtime, nights, weekends, holidays and short notice call-in as required
+ Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, respirator, chemical and thermal protective equipment, etc.
+ Overtime is required to cover vacancies due to illness, vacation of other team members, scheduled meetings and increased production demand.
+ The job entails periodic heavy lifting utilizing safe ergonomic behaviors. Individual must be capable of lifting 50 lb.
+ Performing general physical activities - Using arms and legs, walking, stooping, climbing ladders, handling materials.
+ Standing for periods of time.
+ Individual must possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills capable of working in an empowered team environment.
+ Travel is minimal but may include: visits to sister sites for leveraging and training, visits to customers or vendors supplying new equipment.
**_EDUCATION:_** High School Diploma/ GED is required.
**_EXPERIENCE:_** No manufacturing experience required.
**_OTHER REQUIREMENTS:_** Current and valid driver's license
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