Production Operator

Celanese; Narrows (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Production Operator in Narrows, VA. The role involves operating production equipment and ensuring safety while following industry standards. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated understanding of processes and ability to maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Report data and maintain accurate records of observations and results.
• Participate in design discussions and safety procedure documentation.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Analytical skills

Excellent observation skills

Basic knowledge of safety programs

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Overview

The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment including troubleshooting and operator assisted maintenance. Operators will gain a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process change

Overview

The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment including troubleshooting and operator assisted maintenance. Operators will gain a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process change

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions safely within the production areas
• Operates production equipment including troubleshooting and operator-assisted maintenance activities
• Learns and rotates to all jobs including floor operation, control room and quality control operations
• Supports maintenance through proper lock-out tag-out of equipment and issuing safety work permits when required
• Strictly follows all production specification sheets and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains accurate records of all observations and results
• Accurately and thoroughly reports data through written and oral reports to leadership
• Enters work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and assists with initial trouble-shooting
• Accurately and timely reporting of all safety and environmental events
• Maintains and improves housekeeping standards in the work areas
• Participates in design discussions, writing and reviewing SOPs, performing line walk-downs, labeling equipment and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Shifts available (8- or 12-hour shifts)

Rotating shifts – 8- or 12-hour shifts

• 8 hour – 7am -3pm, 3pm -11pm, 11pm - 7am - 7-day swing schedule rotating shifts
• 12 hour - 7am – 7pm & 7pm – 7am – 4 days on, 4 days off, rotating shifts (on call)
• Must be able to work weekends & holidays
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
• Previous training and/or experience on forklift operations a plus
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills by completing the ACT WorkKeys assessment testing and attain required scores
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a thorough understanding of the processes and equipment operation and understand how safety can be impacted by any process changes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Excellent observation skills
• Adaptable and strong willingness to learn
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
• Understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues
• Basic mechanical skills and analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Ability to work well in a team environment with limited supervision
• Experience with safety programs in an industrial environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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