Entry Level Production

Kraton Polymers LLC; Clearview (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Advocate

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Accident, Disability, and Critical Ill

Job summary

Kraton is hiring an entry-level production employee for its Savannah, Georgia location. The role involves outdoor chemical process operations using distributed control systems and other automation.

Shifts are rotational, including 8- and 12-hour shifts, with some day and night rotations, weekends, and holidays. Physical tasks include lifting, standing, climbing, and operating heavy equipment while maintaining safety standards.

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.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Adjust 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.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and inspect completed maintenance work with craft workers.
• Move raw and processed materials.
• Perform routine safety equipment checks and other audits.
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork on shift

Microsoft Outlook

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Chemical Operator certificate/degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a +Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and the world. We are looking to hire key members of our Operations team at our Savannah, Georgia location.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.

We're proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you-at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Starting Rate for this role is $25.50 USD per hour.

Some of the benefits offered are:

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate - free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance - base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k - Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program - provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities

The entry level production employee works in outdoor chemical process operations using a Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other automated systems. Beginning Laborers will perform diverse and manual tasks as assigned but which may include production processes, housekeeping, drumming, loading/unloading of trucks. Work shifts are rotational and include both 8 and 12 hour shifts, some day and night shifts, some weekends, and some holidays.

Critical Physical requirements include the ability to generally lift floor to waist 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stair climbing, ladder climbing, both hand manipulations, operating of heavy equipment which require vision, peripheral, depth perception, and auditory functions within normal ranges.

• 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.

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work on shift teams.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, with demonstrated mechanical ability preferred.
• Trouble shooting, ability to utilize critical thinking, sound decision making, and disciplined problem solving.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

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

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.