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Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.\nBraskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.\nDepartment: Manufacturing\nLocation: Marcus Hook\nTravel Involved: 0%\nJob Type: Contractor\nDescription:\nThis position is for a contractor to be hired through a 3rd party. There is no guarantee of a full time offer from Braskem, but if there is an opportunity that comes available, you will be considered.\nThe Wash/Load operator is responsible for inspection of all hopper cars. This entails a visual inspection of the interior lining, physically rotating all outlet valves and other checks for road worthiness of rail car. It is of utmost importance that all railcars are properly cleaned before loading of car for customer. \nInspect, wash and clean hopper cars\nLoad finished product\nMaintain rail yard\nStartup associated pumps and compressors\nProper housekeeping\nCompliance with safety rules and regulations\nTroubleshoot\nTraining\nVery high level of responsibility for accuracy. Technical errors and/or errors of judgment could result in serious damage to persons, equipment, product quality and process on-stream time. Good written and oral communication needed. Must be able to read and understand line drawings of process, pipes and equipment. Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively with team members.\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nThe duties associated with loading the finished product include, but are not limited to tare weighing, operation of loading slingers, monitoring of silo levels and product type, sampling and gross weighing.\nIn order to maintain the rail yard, the operator must be proficient in the safe operation of the company track mobile and engine. The operator also controls the segregation of all cars (dirty, clean, full, reject, etc.) and completes the Daily Activity Report.\nThe operator is responsible for the safe startup, operation and shutdown of various pumps and compressors as plant needs dictate.\nOperator has the responsibility for the cleanliness of the wash/load building, due to the large volume of pellets handled by the operator.\nOperator is responsible for the safe operation of associate process and equipment. Operator must be knowledgeable of the chemical hazards along with the possible danger associated with rail car loading and moving. Operator must be aware of potential problems that may lead to an unsafe work area.\nOperator must be able to troubleshoot process with a high degree of accuracy. Due to the complexity of the process, the operator must possess all knowledge of all logic associated within. Mechanical knowledge is essential to troubleshoot process equipment, such as pumps, compressors, track mobile, etc.\nOperator must be able to train others to efficiently maintain safe operation of said areas.\nRequirements:\nMinimum 2 year work experience required.\nPrefer candidate with a chemical plant or industrial plant background\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nPreferred Skills, Education, and Experience:\nGood mechanical aptitude with organizational and communication skills\nProven ability to make sound decisions and troubleshoot\nProven ability to work well with other employees\nKnowledge of Unipol process preferred\nKnowledge of chemical pumps and compressors preferred \n Physical Requirements:\nMust be able to climb 150 ft. structures via stairway and vertical ladders as needed\nMust be able to lift 50 pound buckets\nWhat we offer\nAt Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Benefits\nRetirement Benefits\nMaternity and Paternity Leave\nLife Insurance\nShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nTeladoc\nA wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance\nFlexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members\nDepending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.\nCandidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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