Field Trainee - Chesterfield

AdvanSix; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase eligibility

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a skilled manufacturing professional in Petersburg, VA to manage caprolactam processing steps from hydrolysis to drying, and to monitor and adjust operations across utility systems. The role emphasizes safety, quality adherence, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment.

Minimum 3+ years in manufacturing or an technical degree is required; a rotating 8-hour shift, weekend and holiday work, and a background/drug test are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science related field.
• Willing and able to work an 8-hour rotating shift including holidays, weekends, and overtime.
• Proficiency with a computer, including Word and Excel.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, and drying, finishing into blending and packaging.
• Operate and monitor multiple utility systems supporting operation areas.
• Review control information and adjust equipment to meet SOPs and quality standards.
• Uphold safety standards and follow emergency procedures when needed.
• Prevent spills and protect the environment; perform minor maintenance as required.

Skills

Proficiency with Word & Excel

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in technical or science field

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com

Why work at AdvanSix?

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, and drying, finishing into blending and packaging.
• Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.
• Monitor control information for an area and make adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.
• Responsible for preventing spills and adhering to our commitment to protect the environment
• Perform minor maintenance work
• Additional responsibilities as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher in a technical or science related field
• Must be willing and able to work a 8-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime
• Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be willing and able to work in a team environment
• Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 – 5 yrs. of chemical plant experience preferred
• Experience working in control room operations operating from Distributed Control Systems
• Ability to understand a multi-step chemical process
• Previous experience testing samples in a lab
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Have a strong work ethic and adapt quickly to new processes
• Ability to create and maintain a safe work space based on company standards
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
• Ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull
• Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures
• Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE
• Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.)

The hourly rate for this position is $26.14

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.