Production Operator

Covestro; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 37,425 - 53,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

A leading specialty materials company in Newark, Ohio is seeking a full-time Production Operator. This role offers a competitive starting pay of $32.93 per hour and includes various benefits such as annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, and medical coverage. The Production Operator will operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and preferably one year of manufacturing experience. If you are curious and courageous, apply now!

Qualifications

• Meet minimum WorkKeys test scores.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and lines.
• Maintain departmental documentation.
• Sample and analyze product visually.

Skills

Fork truck training

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

This role offers a starting pay of $32.93 per hour (paid bi-weekly), with the opportunity for an increase upon satisfactory completion of required job training. This is a full-time role that includes annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period).

The purpose of the Production Operator role is to operate and troubleshoot plant extrusion equipment, machines and lines; for example, feeders, extruders, computers, scales, forklifts, packers and chain hoists. You must follow standard operating procedures and ensure that health, safety and compliance is your highest priority. This role allows you to learn more about our plant operations and can open the door to career opportunities with increased responsibilities.

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Major Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot extrusion equipment and handle extrusion line cleanups and changeovers
• Prepare production run formulation premixes
• Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials
• Package and transfer finished products
• Maintain departmental documentation
• Make calculations using English and Metric systems.
• Transfer raw materials
• Sample and analyze product by visual appearance and testing as needed
• Operate capacity shuttle yard truck.
• Operate computer systems to perform various functions and processes required for your job

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Meet minimum WorkKeys test scores

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Fork truck training
• Attain/maintain shuttle yard truck certification.
• Attain/maintain operator qualification
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make adjustments to equipment set up in order to produce highest quality material as possible
• Clearly and accurately communicate between shifts, various departments and with supervisors
• Ability to work in teams to make improvements on products and processes

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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