Operations Technician

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a production operator to operate machinery along a production line, adjust settings, and follow established processes to maintain efficiency and safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include supporting maintenance, following detailed instructions, and contributing to environmental and worker wellbeing while learning and growing within the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Prior manufacturing/agricultural experience is preferred but not required.
• Eager to learn and work within a team.
• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Plans, organizes, prioritizes and oversees activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance.
• Reviews and creates relevant, lucid, and effective reports.
• Works under supervision to motivate all employees to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals.
• Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks in a production process.
• Achieves full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.
• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes.
• May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.
• Carry out simple installation tasks, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.
• Help to maintain and repair equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.
• Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
• Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguarding the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Safety

Reporting

Supervision

Risk management

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

• performance-based remuneration


• occupational health benefits


• hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line. May be expected to handle heavy machinery.

$2,000 sign-on bonus offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate various machines, adjusting one or more variables to achieve efficiency.


• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes.


• May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.


• Carry out simple installation tasks, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.


• Help to maintain and repair equipment and appliances by carrying out preparations and providing assistance while following strict, detailed instructions.


• Support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.


• Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/GED required.


• Prior manufacturing/agricultural experience is preferred but not required.


• Eager to learn and work within a team.


• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.


• Plans, organizes, prioritizes and oversees activities to efficiently meet business objectives.


• Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance.


• Reviews and creates relevant, lucid, and effective reports.


• Works under supervision to motivate all employees to learn, grow and develop so that they can obtain the knowledge and experience they need to help the organization reach its goals.


• Identifies, assesses, priorites and manages risks in a production process.


• Achieves full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we'll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you'll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.