Operator 1

Evonik; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking an Operator to safely run manufacturing equipment and support daily production in a fast-paced plant.

You will follow established procedures, maintain quality and safety standards, and collaborate with maintenance and leadership to improve safety, quality, and productivity in this essential role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial operations preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery following established procedures.
• Basic math, computer, and documentation skills required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends/holidays.
• Forklift experience and certification considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and process systems following procedures and safety guidelines.
• Set up, monitor, adjust, and perform routine tasks to support production targets.
• Safely handle, transfer, load, and unload materials and finished products.
• Collect samples, perform quality checks, and maintain accurate production records.
• Enter production data in computer systems and track inventory.
• Assist with basic maintenance, inspections, and housekeeping to ensure safe operations.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements including PPE.

Skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html

Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:

https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

Job Summary

The Operator is responsible for safely operating manufacturing equipment and supporting daily production activities to ensure efficient and reliable operations. This role follows established procedures, maintains quality and safety standards, and works collaboratively to support production goals in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment, machinery, and process systems while following established operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform equipment setup, monitoring, adjustments, and routine operational tasks to support manufacturing processes and production targets.
• Safely handle, transfer, load, and unload materials and finished products using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Monitor process conditions, perform quality checks, collect samples when required, and complete accurate production documentation and records.
• Utilize computer systems to enter production data, track inventory information, and complete required operational documentation.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, equipment inspections, housekeeping, and routine maintenance activities to support safe and efficient operations.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and collaborate with team members, maintenance, and leadership to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, industrial operations, or equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to safely operate machinery, follow work instructions, and perform tasks according to established procedures.
• Basic math, computer, and documentation skills required.
• Ability to learn and apply safety procedures, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment preferred; ability to obtain certification as required.
• Ability to work in a production environment, including standing, lifting, and handling materials as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts, including 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime as required.

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.

Company is Evonik Corporation