Production Operator

Celanese; Tallmans (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Washington Works in West Virginia is seeking a Production Operator to join our 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays. The role involves operating manual valves, performing minor maintenance, and monitoring central control rooms, with analytical duties in field labs and strict housekeeping standards.

Candidates should be prepared to wear respirators and PPE, lift up to 50 lbs, and work across a 24/7 shift cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and any required overtime.
• Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Willing and able to wear a respirator and other PPE.
• Willing and able to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs.
• Include an updated resume detailing your experiences and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual valves.
• Performing minor maintenance activity.
• Operating a central control room.
• Performing analytical work in field labs.
• Maintaining housekeeping.
• Participating in improvement activities such as 5S or kaizen.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year Process Technology Associates degree or Chemical Operator certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fork truck operation

Job description

Overview:

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

This position reflects Production Operator openings for Celanese's Washington Works facility in Washington, West Virginia.

Responsibilities:

This position requires the employee to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, which also requires the employees to work on weekends and holidays.

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

• Operating manual valves
• Performing minor maintenance activity
• Operating a central control room
• Performing analytical work in field labs
• Maintaining housekeeping
• Participating in improvement activities such as 5S or kaizen

As a condition of employment, you may be required to participate as a member of the Site Fire Brigade activities and operations.

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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including holidays, weekends, and any required overtime
• Willing and able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Willing and able to wear a respirator and other PPE
• Willing and able to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs
• Include an updated resume detailing your experiences and qualifications

The following are preferred:

• Previous industrial / chemical manufacturing experience
• Experience with startup, shut down, and monitoring a variety of chemical production equipment
• Experience analyzing in process data through instrument and control systems
• Two-year Process Technology Associates degree or Chemical Operator certificate
• Experience operating a fork truck
• Ability to navigate and utilize the tools within Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and a variety of information systems
• Current and valid driver’s license to operate company vehicles

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.