Entry-Level Chemical Process Operator (Rotational Shifts)

Kraton Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

TeleDoc – HSA/FSA options

Health Advocate – coverage questions

Life Insurance – base coverage paid by

401k – matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Accident, Disability, and Critical Ill

Job summary

Kraton Corporation in Savannah, Georgia is hiring for an entry level production employee to work in outdoor chemical process operations using a DCS and automated systems. Shifts are rotating, including 8- and 12-hour shifts, with some days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring processes, data recording, and performing routine maintenance while meeting safety standards. Requires willingness to handle physical tasks and on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Chemical Operator certificate or degree preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of Kraton products.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Adjusting equipment control settings and recording data.
• Process sampling and field analysis as required.
• Monitor processes and perform routine area surveillances.
• Lubricate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Preparing equipment for maintenance and inspecting completed maintenance work with craft workers.
• Moving raw and processed materials.
• Performing routine safety equipment checks and other audits.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Shift teamwork

Microsoft Outlook

Mechanical ability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Chemicial Operator certificate or degree

1-3 years experience in chemical manufacturing

Job description

Kraton Corporation in Savannah, Georgia is hiring for an entry level production employee to work in outdoor chemical process operations using a DCS and automated systems. Shifts are rotating, including 8- and 12-hour shifts, with some days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring processes, data recording, and performing routine maintenance while meeting safety standards. Requires willingness to handle physical tasks and on-site work.