Production Operator

Description

Job Summary: Production Operator to work at the Uberlândia branch, responsible for operating and controlling the PAC production process, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Operate the aluminum polychloride (PAC) production process 2. Monitor and control chemical reactions 3. Maintain routines for cleaning and organization BAUMINAS is seeking a Production Operator to work at the Uberlândia branch. Join our team and help build a more diverse and sustainable future! **Responsibilities and Duties** * Operate and control the plant's most complex production process or processes containing the most critical steps (PAC — aluminum polychloride production), and associated equipment: tanks, agitators, filter presses, pumps, valves, non-pressurized and pressurized reactors, settlers, glass-lined reactors, etc., following departmental work instructions and immediate supervisor’s guidance; * Operate the PAC production process by mixing hydrate crust or bauxite with acid, then transferring the mixture to the reactor; * Monitor and control product reactions; * Pump finished product to settlers and storage tanks; * Perform and report daily inventory counts to the immediate manager; * Control the production process based on quality department results and immediate supervisor’s guidance; * Supply and mix raw materials required for the production process; * Record production data on physical forms; * Operate overhead cranes when necessary and only if trained and authorized; * Maintain workplace cleaning and organization routines, actively participating in the 5S program; * Receive, unload, and distribute raw materials, as well as supply necessary materials to production processes; * Clean equipment used in production processes; * Paint industrial structures to support factory maintenance; * Collect samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products for monitoring and process control tests (density, temperature, pH, turbidity, etc.); * Operate heavy machinery such as forklifts to move raw materials and other inputs required for the production process, when qualified and requested; * Report to the immediate manager regarding corrective, preventive, and improvement maintenance needs; * Immediately report accidents, unsafe acts and/or conditions using the designated form, to ensure the integrity, health, and physical safety of all personnel involved in the process; * Follow the weekly product delivery schedule, as well as the daily loading schedule; * Load finished products when requested; * Respect and uphold safety, health, and environmental requirements through good conduct and coexistence practices, aiming to comply with internal policies and Group BAUMINAS values; * Comply with company criteria and procedures; use, maintain, and keep in good condition personal protective equipment (PPE) and collective protective equipment (CPE) provided by the company; and respect and uphold all other quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements; * Maintain company equipment under their responsibility; * Perform other related duties consistent with the nature of the job, upon request from the immediate manager; * Report to the immediate manager whenever irregularities or opportunities for process improvement are observed. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Education: Completed high school; * Professional experience: Minimum 6 months’ experience in the field or in entry-level positions recommended; * Recommended knowledge: Industrial and production processes; * Preferred qualification: Technical training in chemistry, industrial processes, or related fields; * External contacts: Third-party service providers. **Additional Information** * Reside in Uberlândia or nearby cities; Availability to work rotating production shifts. * Group BAUMINAS comprises four companies that operate integrally within the Environmental Sanitation industry: BAUMINAS Águas, BAUMINAS Mineração, BAUMINAS Log, and BAUMINAS Hidroazul. Group BAUMINAS’ DNA balances traditional values with a constant innovation mindset. This has been true since the founding of the Group’s first company in 1961, through national expansion enabled by its 14 manufacturing units, 3 mining operations, and 2 administrative offices. Today, Group BAUMINAS companies contribute to the well-being of the Brazilian population by supporting the provision of treated water. In 2021, we celebrated 60 years of operation in absolutely essential sectors, and remain committed to positively transforming our society. We are diverse, synergistic, entrepreneurial — and determined to evolve, always.