Polymer Production Operator — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Huntsman; Ringwood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman in Ringwood, IL is seeking a Production Operator to support the Polyurethanes Division. The role reports to the Manager Production Excellence and involves operating manufacturing equipment, verifying materials, and documenting batch information.

You will wear PPE, uphold quality and safety standards, and collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure output and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted right to work in the United States.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good data entry and basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to operate seated and standing forklifts (training provided).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot operations.
• Detail oriented with ability to spot errors or deviations in documentation, quality, equipment or performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate mixing/blending, granulation, bagging and extrusion equipment.
• Verify raw materials against batch documents and ensure correct labeling of finished goods.
• Move/store materials using manual handling or forklift assistance.
• Perform quality control tests and adjust processes as needed.
• Follow PPE requirements and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Collaborate with supervisors, process engineers, maintenance, quality and supply chain staff to meet production output and quality standards.
• Document information accurately on production paperwork and complete required training.
• Observe all EH&S standards.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Huntsman in Ringwood, IL is seeking a Production Operator to support the Polyurethanes Division. The role reports to the Manager Production Excellence and involves operating manufacturing equipment, verifying materials, and documenting batch information.

You will wear PPE, uphold quality and safety standards, and collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure output and compliance.