Production Clerk

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Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda – key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. OxyChem's market position is among the top three producers in the United States in 2022 for the principal products it manufactures and markets. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Production Clerk within our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in New Johnsonville, TN.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Supports the core values of the organization through establishing expectations and maintaining a focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.
• Supports and participates in programs, methods, systems, and practices for maintaining a safe and environmentally sound work environment.
• Establishes and maintains records for all products manufactured, shipped, and inventoried.
• Compiles and records daily production data from such documents as production logs, customer orders, product specifications, and individual production work sheets.
• Prepares and submits production reports based on data compiled, tabulated, and computed.
• Maintains files of documents used and prepared.
• Charts production, based on established key performance measures, for reference by production and management personnel.
• Authorizes to release (order) and tracks all inbound raw material shipments in accordance with planned production rates.
• Maintains records of all raw material shipments received, inventories, and efficiencies.
• Provides monthly data to plant Controller on product and raw material shipments and inventories.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Operations Manager and Operations department supervisors.
• Maintains SAP Core User skills, assisting and training others within the production system environment. Troubleshoots and resolves issues within the SAP system.
• Monitors all truck, rail, and barge movements to the plant to ensure container availability to meet shipment requirements.
• Monitors all raw material truck, rail, and barge detention bills. Checks against plant records and advises Operations Manager of discrepancies.
• Updates and maintains the Membrane Cell database.
• Participates in and supports training activities, and will demonstrate individual commitment to HESS and respond by demonstrating individual specific HESS responsibilities.
• Responsible for organizing and prioritizing heavy workloads with accuracy and minimal supervision, meeting critical deadlines.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s Food Safety program and ISO Quality system, including updating operating manuals as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Associate’s degree in Office or Business Systems preferred
• Minimum 2 years administrative experience, experience in a manufacturing facility preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and good working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.