Production Operator

Celanese; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese in Chester, Virginia is looking for qualified Material Handlers in an entry-level role. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates will also facilitate operation by obtaining necessary materials.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or GED, be able to work rotating shifts, and frequently lift up to 50lbs. Additional skills in Microsoft Office and experience in manufacturing are preferable.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment to ensure quality and procedure adherence.
• Transport reclaim and finished goods safely.
• Contribute to team efforts to meet business metrics.

Skills

Monitoring equipment

Minor maintenance

Safety standards

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to lift 50lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software

Job description

The Mylar Specialty Films site in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking qualified Material Handlers. In this entry‑level role into our production area, the successful candidate will:

• Monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures
• Perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise
• Maintain safety standards at all times
• Initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary

In this role, the successful candidate will have opportunity for growth through additional training and responsibility in the operations area.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Obtain all materials necessary for the area to operate smoothly (packing supplies, store items, etc.)
• Provide overall assistance in slitting, stenter, and recovery areas; feeding cutters with cut‑offs, splits, wrap rolls in slitting, pack DHO rolls, doff slit rolls, operate hoists, etc.
• Transport reclaim and finished goods safely
• Perform roll changes as well as general help during pack and die changes
• Ensure proper film types, gauges and treated side when making roll tickets/labels
• Visually inspect rolls (mill roll, DHO, and slit) for surface defects
• Contribute to the team effort – attendance, punctuality, dependability, works well with others, and contribute to meeting business metrics – flexible to float to where needed
• Develop and maintain skill set to upgrade to assistant stenter operator and/or slitting operator

The following are required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, Nomex, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self‑contained breathing apparatus)
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule
• Willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required
• Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and learning new computer software systems

Successful candidate will need to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

The site prefers the following skill sets:

• Associate’s degree in a science related field or Process Technology
• Vocational Certificate or Technical Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Experience in a maintenance related field
• Experience in the PolyesterFilm production processes
• Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software
• MT1 certification
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (i.e., fork trucks, pallet trucks, tow devices, etc.)