Production Operator

Covestro AG; Newark (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a full-time Production Operator in Newark, Ohio. The role includes operating extrusion equipment, troubleshooting, and following safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing. Competitive pay with benefits offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Qualifications

• One year of manufacturing experience required.
• Meet minimum Work Keys test scores.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot extrusion equipment.
• Package and transfer finished products.
• Maintain departmental documentation and perform calculations.

Skills

Fork truck training

Problem-solving

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.

What We Offer

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, working a 12-hour rotating shift. Benefits include 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

Calibrate feeders and calculate factor numbers, based on run sheets, equipment and materials

Package and transfer finished products

Make calculations using English and Metric systems.

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

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent

One year of manufacturing experience

Meet minimum Work Keys test scores

Knowledge & Skills:

Fork truck training

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

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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!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

What We Offer

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, working a 12-hour rotating shift. Benefits include 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.

To learn more about our Production Operator roles, visit our site here

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

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One year of manufacturing experience

• Meet minimum Work Keys test scores

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

#LI-AD1

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse.
Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy.

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