Production Operator 1

LANXESS; Burgettstown (Washington County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS seeks a Production Operator I for its Inorganic Pigments Group in Burgettstown. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment for high-quality iron oxide pigments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and product quality. Candidates must have a high school diploma and valid driver’s license for forklift certification.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Global bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training & development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required for forklift certification.
• Must adhere to safety and environmental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment.
• Charge, blend and package pigments as instructed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and assist with machinery inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employee Type:Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

As a Production Operator I in LANXESS’s Inorganic Pigments Group (IPG), you will support the safe and efficient manufacturing of high-quality iron oxide pigments. As a front-line contributor, the operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining production equipment, following standard operating procedures, and ensuring product quality and consistency. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and environmental protocols, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

• Charge, blend and package pigments as instructed by the blend, repackaging or packaging sheets.
• Recognize defects in finished product such as lumps or streaking.
• Prepare equipment for new blend by thoroughly cleaning to prevent cross contamination.
• Complete all required training.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make repairs commensurate with skill level.
• Assist with machinery inspections as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license in order to be forklift certified.
• This is an ON-SITE position located at the Starpointe Plant in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!