Operator

Sabic Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabic Americas, Inc. seeks a Production Operator responsible for the safe and compliant operation of manufacturing equipment. This role involves conducting various activities associated with the production of plastic resin and pellet products.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate safety awareness, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Rotating shifts, including nights and holidays, are required, along with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights and holidays.
• Intermediate level skills in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various physical activities in the manufacturing of plastic products.
• Operate computer-controlled systems while observing production processes.
• Perform analytical testing using laboratory instruments.

Skills

High safety awareness

Effective communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Job description

Responsible for the safe and environmentally compliant industrial manufacturing operation of all equipment, control systems, associated auxiliaries and environmental compliance in an assigned manufacturing operation, which may include chemical operations, and/or utilities. Must have the ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and to work a reasonable level of scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

How You Can Be the Impact

• Conducting various physical activities and mental reasoning in the manufacturing of plastic resin and pellet products.
• Manipulation of controls (operating a computer-controlled system while observing production processes); and observing, correcting and recording instrument readings
• Performing analytical testing and/or use of laboratory instruments relating to temperature, pressure, volume, and/or weight
• Lifting materials, connecting line/tank hook-ups; conducting area housekeeping, collecting samples, operating a forklift, and cleaning equipment are also regularly occurring duties.
• Production Operators are also responsible to follow applicable work processes, communicate effectively with other teams and team members, and complete the job specific training certification.

What Matters to SABIC

• High safety and environmental awareness
• Work well within an inclusive team environment
• Ability to communicate with team and other individuals
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Takes initiative and demonstrates the desire to learn and develop
• Intermediate level skills in problem solving, trouble shooting, and analytical thinking