Hourly Production Associate

Ingevity; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Production Worker to join our manufacturing operations. You will learn the plant, maintain high standards, and gain general skills to run machinery and produce quality products.

You will progress through a sequence of jobs, starting with labor and janitorial duties, building skills and qualifications for advancement. Ability to work shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 2 years of production/industrial experience is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Computer skills for reporting and learning.
• Ability to think ahead and coordinate; be proactive.
• Ability to manage situations under pressure.
• Wonderlic assessment is required by Ingevity recruiter.
• Shift work and overtime availability required.
• Drug screen, criminal background check, and physical prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor DCS graphics and controls to effectively operate equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Ensure DCS controls are monitored by qualified personnel.
• Operate equipment during startup or shutdown conditions.
• Report and address abnormalities promptly.
• Perform standard testing for the area.
• Follow Daily Operating Instructions (DOIs).
• Record relevant information in shift log sheets; communicate issues to Tour Foreman.
• Complete checklists and follow instructions as required.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Computer skills for reporting

Proactive coordination

Ability to manage pressure

Wonderlic assessment

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Family Group: Manufacturing Operations

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity. At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner. Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world. Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

As a production worker at Ingevity, you will learn about our plant and organization, maintain our high standards of operations and order, and acquire general skills to run machinery and create quality product. You will work with teams in a variety of positions. Duties will change as you progress through the sequence of jobs. Those responsibilities will vary from cleaning and hole/fire watching to maintaining records and computer systems operations and more. This position serves as the entry point to our production job progression sequence. Employees should expect to spend a significant period of time performing labor and janitorial-related duties while building the skills, experience, and qualifications necessary for advancement. Progression opportunities are based on business needs, qualifications, and sequence placement.

How you will impact Ingevity:

• Monitor DCS graphics and controls to effectively operator equipment
• Operate heavy equipment
• Ensure the DCS controls are always monitored by qualified individuals
• Operate equipment in a stable manner during "startup" or "shut down" conditions
• Report and address any abnormalities
• Perform any standard testing required for the area
• Follows DOIs (Daily Operating Instructions)
• Check emails regularly and complete on-line and in-person training as needed
• Records relevant information in log sheets at end of the shift
• Keeps Tour Foreman up to date on issues/concerns.
• Follow instructions and complete checklists as required

What you need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of production/industrial experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication
• Computer skills to communicate and participate in reporting and learning
• Ability to think ahead and coordinate - be proactive
• Ability to manage situations under pressure
• Results from Wonderlic assessment required as issued by Ingevity recruiter.
• Shift work plus availability for overtime will be required.
• The hiring process includes, drug screen, criminal background check, and physical prior to hire.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect - a culture where everyone belongs. Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Ingevity provides products and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, we develop, manufacture and bring to market solutions that help customers solve complex problems and make the world more sustainable. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 23 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,600 people. For more information, visit Ingevity.com.