Operations Helper - Entry Level - 2024

Eastman Chemical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking an entry-level Operations Helper progressing into the Operator Apprentice Program (OAP) to become a Chemical Operator. Responsibilities include packing and loading, unloading raw materials, forklift operation, tank cleaning, valve management, and maintaining a clean, safe plant environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 18+ years old, valid driver’s license, and willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate/technical degree, chemical process certificate, military experience and/or manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must wear PPE when required (steel-toe shoes, hard hat, high-visibility clothing, respirator, eyewear).
• Candidate must complete ACT WorkKeys assessment with specified scores within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment by packaging and loading finished product.
• Unload and unpack raw materials arriving at the plant.
• Operate forklifts.
• Clean and inspect tanks.
• Open and close valves.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and perform daily housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Chemical process certificate

Military experience

Manufacturing experience

Job description

In this role, you start as an Operations Helper (entry level position) progressing into the Operator Apprentice Program (OAP) to become a Chemical Operator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment by packaging and loading finished product into warehouse or onto tank cars or trucks.
• Unload and unpack raw materials arriving at the plant.
• Operate forklifts.
• Clean and inspect tanks.
• Open and close valves.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including performing daily housekeeping in assigned work area and all other work areas as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required. An associate’s or technical degree, chemical process certificate, military experience and/or manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required, such as steel toe shoes and/or boots, hard hat, high‑visibility clothing, respirator and protective eyewear.
• Willing and able to perform various physical requirements, including but not limited to, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movement and performing overhead work.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT WorkKeys assessment testing and attain required scores within 12 months of hire date.
• WorkKeys required score levels:
  • Reading for Information / Workplace Documents - Level 6
  • Locating Information / Graphic Literacy - Level 5
  • Applied Mathematics - Level 6

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.