Operator I

Evonik Oxeno; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking an Operator I for its Little Rock, AR site. The role involves operating multiple production equipment, performing routine checks, and ensuring safety and compliance with site policies. The candidate will work under supervision, escalate issues, and support continuous production flow.

The position emphasizes manual operation, ladder access, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with on-the-job training and opportunities for development within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or desirable.
• Basic verbal communication skills under supervision.
• Able to follow policies and procedures with guidance.
• Ability to operate control equipment and measuring devices.
• Able to work at elevated locations and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, environmental, health and security procedures.
• Monitor plant operations and perform manual checks.
• Adjust process equipment and operate activators, calciners, mills, and packaging systems.
• Observe production, report malfunctions, and keep accurate records.
• Operate forklift and handle materials safely.
• Transport containers and ensure proper storage of materials.
• Respond to environmental control equipment issues and notify supervisors.
• Work mainly in the production building, adhere to ISO-9001:2000 standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Safety procedures

Manual monitoring

Equipment operation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Operator I

August 21, 2026

What We Offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

The Tolling Production Class B Operator will operate equipment and maintain areas in the plant. Operate Calciners, Scrubber, Dryer, Mills, Conveying systems, Blending system, Forklift, Packaging equipment, load and unload trucks, load roll offs, Hoist system, Screening, changing screens during switch overs

Job Description Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work activities in compliance with site safety, environmental, health and security procedures and policies.
• Continually monitors plant operations and carries out necessary manual work as well as visual checks.
• Makes adjustments to the process equipment as needed. Operates or monitors such equipment as Activators, Calciners, Agglomerators, Mills, Extruders, etc.
• Observes the progress of production and reports any malfunctions.
• Performs minor repair work, keeps work area clean and maintains accurate records as required. Operates a forklift.
• Labels, fills, unloads, and transports containers of all raw and auxiliary materials and ensures that they are stored properly and safely. Informs supervisor/manager concerning deficiencies and/or bottlenecks which are detected.
• Operates all environmental control equipment in the plant (as it may apply to this position). In the event of the malfunctions and/or non‑compliances immediately takes corrective action and alerts the supervisor/manager.
• Works primarily in the production building on the site.
• Apply ISO-9001: 2000 standard reequipments to all areas of department.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Uses clear and effective basic verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Applies basic concepts under supervision to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Skills in operating control equipment as well as the measuring equipment used in the plant desirable. Skill in making minor repairs desirable.
• Quick recognition of production irregularities or malfunctions and take appropriate action.
• Numerous trips through the plant with frequent climbing of stairs. Able to work at elevated locations. Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Exposed to environmental conditions prevailing in the plant such as noise from blowers and strong odors.

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.

Job Details

• United States of America | Little Rock, AR
• Full time
• 08/21/2026
• Production
• R50265