Operator Associate

Ascend Performance Materials; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials is hiring Operator Associates for the Pensacola site. The base schedule is 12‑hour rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday, with overtime as needed. New hires must serve a minimum of their first three years on the site’s Fire Department.

Some roles may be used site-wide as needed. Operators perform varied tasks, require adherence to safety, and involve data entry, basic maintenance, and shift reporting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete Florida Ready to Work scoring 3 or higher.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift and be available for an on‑call schedule.
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone or within a team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good attendance.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to think in a logical fashion.
• Be able to perform energy isolation (LOTO).
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures.
• Maximize production with minimal delays, and ensure product quality.
• Perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation.
• Make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation.
• Keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and databases that are provided.
• Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
• Follow all area instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Ability to work with minimum supervsn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck training

Hand-tools

LOTO

Job description

Operator Associate Overview

There are several job openings for an Operator Associates team at the Pensacola site. The base work schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday with overtime as required. Personnel may be utilized across the site on an “as needed” basis. All new Operator Associates are required to serve a minimum of their first three years on the site’s Fire Department.

The hiring process will consist of the following steps: Step -- Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements—including completing the Florida Ready to Work Academic Employability Skills Assessments and earning a Level 3 or higher on all three modules—including given priority when selecting candidates for an onsite interview. Step 2– If a candidate is offered a position, they must successfully complete a physical assessment, background screening and pre‑employment drug screen.

General Job Description

Operators perform a variety of both physical and mental tasks that may vary depending on the assigned unit. Some of the more typical responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of and adherence to all Safety and Environmental processes and procedures.
• Maximizing production with minimal delays, and ensuring optimum product quality.
• Perform minor maintenance/modifications to achieve correct operation.
• Make decisions to achieve safe/effective operation.
• Keep written and/or electronic documentation of process data.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and data bases that are provided.
• Provide a shift summary at the end of each shift.
• Follow all area instructions.

Job Requirements

• 2 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete Florida Ready to Work scoring 3 or higher.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift and be available for an on‑call schedule.
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone or within a team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Good attendance.
• Troubleshooting skills and ability to think in a logical fashion.
• Proficient with the use of hand-tools for machine operation, minor maintenance, and modifications.
• Be able to perform energy isolation (LOTO).
• Ability to work in a constantly changing schedule of priorities and types of equipment to be operated.
• Successful completion of fork truck training if not already licensed.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

Physically able to lift 50 pounds and move 30-55 gallon drums, Motor coordination as well as eye, hand and foot coordination, and Ability to stoop, bend, squat/crouch and climb stairs frequently.

Job Location

Cantonment, FL

Salary level H2

Position Type Full-Time, Regular

About Us

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high‑quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer‑lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS. Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision‑making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success. Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.